Second Shift Molding Machine Operator

Summary

Operates injection molding machines which mold thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics into products for world class electronic connector use.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor molding machines (1–5 units).
• Add/remove materials from machine bin.
• Clean and maintain machines daily.
• Clean and de-flash molds.
• Monitor machines/products for quality.
• Rework or sort red-tagged products.
• May be required to execute machine setup and mold changes.
• Load/unload hoppers and perform machine startup/shutdown.
• Read/interprets blueprints, safety rules, and operating instructions.
• Use measuring tools daily.
• Maintain daily production records
• Adhere to all safety and health policies.
• Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 months experience (preferred).
• Must pass appropriate testing to advance in the ABC program.

Physical

• Long periods of standing, occasional walking.
• Occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, pulls.
• Frequently pushes and reaches.
• High hand and finger dexterity required.
• Occasionally lifts and carries 0–20 lbs.
• Safety glasses required constantly.
• Cut-resistant gloves worn frequently.
• All other PPE worn as necessary.

Shift: Second Shift (M-W 5:00pm - 5:30am). Being on the second shift, you will gain an additional $1.50/hr in a shift differential.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a production environment with frequent exposure to non-harmful fumes (e.g., melted plastic). Occasionally exposed to above average noise levels, gas, dust, and chemicals. Proper PPE such as safety glasses are required.

Competencies

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipment function.
• Proficient in English language for reading instructions, safety rules, and documentation.

Skills

• Skilled in observing and responding to machine output for quality assurance.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting, assembling, or sorting parts.
• Effective communication with supervisors and team members.
• Able to accurately follow instructions, blueprints, and production documents.
• Efficient time management to meet production goals and machine cycles.

Abilities

• Steady hand and arm control for repetitive machine tasks.
• Dexterity and coordination to handle small components and technical tools.
• Physical flexibility for bending, stretching, and lifting light to moderate loads.
• Ability to quickly respond to machine signals or changes in output.
• Capability to focus on repetitive tasks without losing attention to quality.