Reporting to the Molding Shift Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining injection molding machines. Machine Operator duties include:

• Monitor the production levels of the parts in the presses
• Maintain molding press process parameters to produce quality parts within the required cycle times
• Trace and correct faults in mold process to reduce part rejections such as short shots, burning, dimensional issues, splay, sticking, etc.
• Work with the production team to maintain the quality of products produced
• Maintain maximum product output, making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
• Monitor all support equipment
• Make mod and/or material changes when scheduled
• Report all machine, equipment, production, or processing problems to the supervisor
• Maintain work area and keep it free of debris, parts, runners, and items not required to perform job
• Clean and degrease machines and equipment as assigned
• Properly complete all required paperwork and electronic data entry of information pertaining to assignments
• Ensure all down time is recorded correctly and accurately
• Comply with safety regulations
• Communicate any opportunities for improvements to management
• Actively assist in training others
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components for our partners in the equipment manufacturing, automotive, industrial electronics, fabrication, medical devices, renewable energy, production machinery, construction and agriculture industries.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Which shift do you prefer: 1st (8am - 4pm) or 2nd (4pm - 12am)?
• How many years do you have repairing/maintaining plastic injection molding machines?

Experience:

• plastic injection molding: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person