PURPOSE OF JOB

The 2nd Shift molding operator’s main responsibility is to run the molding equipment in order to produce quality products at optimal machine efficiency.

Essential Job Duties:

• Prepares molding machine for operation by cleaning work area, organizing tools, and reviewing documentation.
• Operates machine, monitors output quality to ensure that product produced meets with NeedleTech quality system standards.
• Ability to comprehend drawings and use measuring equipment as needed.
• Follows all product handling procedures; handles product with care.
• Use inspection microscope and toolmakers microscope to verify workmanship of product.
• Monitors output during shift to ensure that standard run rates are achieved.
• Alerts floor technician, work leader or supervisor of any problems with machine and/or quality of product produced.
• Ability to perform minor repairs/changeovers when needed if trained and experienced to execute this function.
• Complete all associated documentation required (work travelers, output logs, etc.) per NeedleTech Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicates pass down information if pertinent to job assignment.
• Clean, organize work area upon completion of shift.
• Ability to stand throughout an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to perform related tasks as needed by following verbal and written instructions.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education:

Requires a high school or GED diploma.

Experience:

Previous experience operating an injection mold machine is preferred. This position would require 6 to 12 months to learn the operation of equipment and machinery used by the department and apply basic to moderate levels of measuring tool and microscope skills.