General Laborer / Compression Molder *LABOR INTENSIVE*

We are a busy plastics machine shop in Long Beach, CA. We have an opening for a General (Manual) Laborer / Compression Molder. This is a full time position with some overtime. Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM and Friday 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Any overtime will be worked on Fridays after 10:00 AM and possibly Saturdays 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compression Molding
• Retrieve proper mold and powder to mold material according to specifications
• Operate press according to the specifications on the molding order
• Ability to meet daily production standards
• Prepare, clean and deburr parts in conformance with customer's standards and procedures
• Prepare parts for shipping
• Paint parts as needed
• Must be able to understand execute actions based on verbal and written instructions
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to stand for the whole duration of the shift
• Ability to work well with others, managers.
• Able to work in machine shop / warehouse environment with moderate noise levels

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills:

• Oral Communication Skills
• Excellent Attendance
• Professionalism
• Written Communication Skills
• Organization
• Reading Skills
• Math Aptitude

Education/Training:

Degree: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Training will be provided.

Language Ability:

The ability to read a limit of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Also the ability to print and speak simple sentences in English and in Spanish.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; risks of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a maximum of 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. 90% of each day will be standing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person