Molding / Machine Operator

Molding / Machine Operator Responsibilities:

• Meet predetermined productivity and quality standards for molding operations.
• Operate molding presses.
• Communicate with press operators from previous and following shifts to relay job-specific information.
• Properly record all necessary production data in the labor reporting system, QA forms, job tickets, and move tags.
• Load and remove appliqués from the press.
• Read and interpret blueprints for production specifications.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve quality.
• Operate injection molding machines, including loading and unloading parts.
• Conduct daily housekeeping tasks.
• Ensure quality and stop production to correct quality concerns.  Inform management of products and/or processes that do not conform to requirements.
• Ensure all environmental practices and materials are handled and disposed of per appropriate procedures in your area.
• Support Serigraph current quality business system and understand use of SPECS, the Serigraph quality manual.

What we are looking for in a Molding / Machine Operator:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of equipment, tooling, and controls related to molding operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot molding-related process and equipment issues.
• Ability to interpret and understand job tickets.
• Knowledge of good departmental and company safety/housekeeping/PPE practices.
• Understand departmental procedures and policies.

Preferred Qualifications for a Molding / Machine Operator:

• Experience with computer systems, including Windows-based platforms and Titan.
• Ability to analyze printing or material variations.
• Effective documentation and communication skills to share job-related information with co-workers and management.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.