Plastic Injection Molding Operator - All Shifts

1st shift: 5:45am-2:00pm. 2nd shift:1:45pm-10:00pm. 3rd shift:9:45pm-6:00am Summary: Responsible for maintaining automatic machines, moving finished goods to the staging area, and providing assistance as required. Responsibilities for Machine Operator

• Set up machinery for operation
• Start machinery and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance
• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions
• Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area

Qualifications for Machine Operator

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience preferred
• Must be detail-oriented
• Understanding of production and plant processes
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to lift heavy equipment, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization. Math Ability: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, and American/Metric weight measurement, volume, and distance. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully , an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.