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Summary of Position:

Company is a plastic injection molder and contract manufacturer of small, precision plastic parts and pneumatic regulators and switches. We service customers with items from medical components to precision metering and dilution equipment.

Under the direction of a Molding Department Manager, this position is accountable for the operation of injection molding machines and for the packaging of components in our molding department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

•Operate Plastic Injection Molding machines at set cycle times while maintaining departmental Safety, Quality and Delivery objectives

•Load & unload heated mold inserts from mold cavities, ensure proper orientation and seating from run to run

•Inspect parts for adherence to product quality specifications, able to detect sinks, short shots, splay, flash, dings, burning etc.,

•Complete packaging of parts and maintain all required paperwork and records, ensuring paperwork follows product

•Operate small hand tools repetitively such as side cutters and wrenches (open, closed, socket)

•Utilize trimming implements and fixtures to trim, de-gate, or assemble plastic components

•Operate automated assembly machines in parallel with molding cycle

•Assist in maintaining the flow of work through production departments as needed

•Maintain departmental housekeeping standards

•Perform job functions in a safe manner, know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures

•Actively participate in site safety initiatives, including the wearing of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

•Bring safety and health concerns, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you’re able to

Position Qualifications:

•High school diploma (or equivalent) or sufficient manufacturing work related experience

•Must be able to read, write, speak and communicate efficiently with a wide variety of people and personalities

•Ability to work extended hours and shifts as business needs dictate

•Ability to manually lift up to 35lbs and manually push/pull full skids and carts of material

•Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time

•Ability to reach, bend, and stretch with minimal assistance

•Basic computer skills to function in an ERP system

•Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of success as it relates to safety, quality, productivity, attitude, attendance, initiative, customer focus, etc.

Required Values:

•Considers multiple factors (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Inventory) when making recommendations/decisions

•Demonstrates high levels of positive energy and enthusiasm and a willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities and assignments - strives to go beyond what is expected

•Projects a professional image in appearance, communication, and behavior even during times of stress, instills trust and is open, honest and approachable

•Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities to learn from others and share own knowledge so others may benefit

•Involves and informs others as appropriate in identifying issues, problems, opportunities and developing solutions

•Acts and communicates in an ethical and truthful manner, leading by example and earning the respect and trust of co-workers, customers, and other stakeholders