Injection Molding Operator II

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Job Title: Injection Molding Operator II
Shift/hours: 3rd Shift (10:30pm-6:45am)
Department/Group: Injection Molding
Location: Kulpsville, PA
Position Type: KV Union
Job Family: Grade 9
Reports to: Supervisor

Job Summary: Operates various equipment and performs duties related to the goals of the injection molding department. All the following functions will be performed to maintain optimum cycle times and production rates consistent with GT’s quality standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as any safety policies and protocols outlined by the company.
• Set up, start up and operate multiple injection molding machines at a rapid pace and high level of quality.  This can include operating more than 1 machine at once. This operator will set up and start up as required for level 1 operators including mold changes and material changes. Ongoing changes must be validated by chargehand or supervisor.
• Load, unload and clean hoppers and loaders.
• Operate trimming, de-gating, drilling machines, as required. This includes the lathes.
• Maintain in process inventory and material handling.
• Perform assembly of components, as needed. 
• Perform in process inspection of components, as required.  Use proper measuring equipment such as, gauges, micrometers, comparator, automatic electronic measuring devices and other measuring equipment, as required.
• Load and unload ovens, as required.
• Count parts as required. (using scale, if necessary).
• Set up and operate X-ray testing equipment, as required.
• Record all Information on GT data collection system as required.
• Label parts as required by the warehouse. Transport work in process and finished goods to warehouses and within the department, as necessary.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor/chargehand including active participation in team meetings for operational planning and improvement ideas.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, as required for inspection
• Must have the ability to read, understand and perform the work instructions in all operations
• Must have ability to operate material handling devices (fork truck, walk behind lift, etc.)
• TPM, monitor and add lubrication as necessary to maintain appropriate levels.  Does not include hydraulic oils.  Change temperature controller fuses, nozzle tips, oil hoses, water hoses and thermocouples.  Attach plugs to heater bands and thermocouples. Clean and replace designated process filters as required.  Operators must fulfill training requirements before doings these tasks.
• Perform job in compliance with company’s Quality Policy (ISO 9000 and AS9100).
• Maintain part quality standards.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate proficiency upon completion of up to 30 working day trial training and evaluation period (may be ongoing until achievement is met).
• Must be proficient with operating a workstation computer including searching, saving and editing files and with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret work orders, product specifications, work instructions and other related product information.
• Must have basic math skills and be able to maintain daily record of production, defects, down time, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to independently read and interpret production drawings, work instructions, Company documents and other specified requirements essential for performing standard job functions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in positions requiring sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, grasping, stooping, climbing ladders, kneeling and heights.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. without the use of mechanical lifting devices or help from others.

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.  

Note:  This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor.  All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace:

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.