Operator 1, Molding

Responsibilities

• Responsible for molding production in assigned area and minor maintenance activities on assigned presses.
• Operate injection molding presses to supply downstream equipment with molded components including inspection of components and requesting technical support to maintain part quality.
• Conduct minor maintenance activities on assigned presses.
• Work with other molding team members to keep equipment running during breaks and call-outs.
• Operate multi cavity injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to manufacture product which conforms to quality specifications, at the rated output.
• Operate injection molds/presses and place surplus molded components into inventory.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all products produced in the department, raw materials required, and product quality specifications.
• Keep machinery, work area and floors neat and orderly and comply with GMP requirements.
• Able to perform thorough product inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to product quality requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team with limited supervision.
• Must be familiar with all relevant controlled documents (Work Instructions, Forms, etc.), preventative maintenance task lists and equipment manuals which pertain to operation of all equipment in the cell.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Prefer 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably injection molding presses (both electric & hydraulic).