Finishing Operator

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (The broad spectrum of items that the role is ultimately held accountable for at the end of the day. Results.)

• Perform Secondary Operations
• Inspecting Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Product Quality
• Package Finished Goods
• Maintain Clean and Safe Work Areas
• Support Production Goals

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (The finer details of what the role is assigned for the day-to-day activities on the job. Tasks to support results.)

• Perform post-molding operations on injection molded plastic components.
• Trim flash and excess material using hand tools, cutters, and trimming equipment.
• Perform heat-staking operations by installing brass threaded inserts into plastic molded parts using specialized heat-staking equipment. Inspect completed assemblies for insert depth, alignment, and overall workmanship.
• Assemble molded components and subassemblies as required.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify defects such as flash, short shots, burns, warping, discoloration, contamination, or cosmetic imperfections.
• Follow documented work instructions, blueprints, quality procedures, and production standards.
• Process and handle products within a cleanroom environment while adhering to gowning, contamination-control, and cleanliness requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cleanroom and production areas in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Label, count, sort, and package finished products according to customer specifications.
• Verify packaging materials, labels, lot numbers, and quantities for accuracy.
• Complete production, quality, and traceability documentation accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain 5S workplace organization standards.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

LMA RESPONSIBILITIES: (Leadership, Management, Accountability) – N/A

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS: (Seaway Core Values, Education, Training, Certifications, Years of experience, other skills and abilities, Physical Requirements for the Role, etc.)

• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
  • We are customer focused
  • We execute
  • We win together
  • We are respectful

• Previous plastic injections or other manufacturing experience is preferred,
• Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to identify visual defects and follow detailed work instructions.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, blueprints, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and move between workstations based on daily production needs.