What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molding Operator position at Deringer Ney?
Title: Molding Operator
Job Summary:
A mold machine operator is responsible for the complete operation of assigned molding machines, auxiliary equipment, visual inspection of the parts, and packaging of parts.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Operation of all molding machines:
- The operator is responsible for the loading of contacts / inserts, (sometimes using tweezers or fixtures) into a mold, transfer plate or other fixture.
- Trim gates and flash using fixtures, knives or other means as required.
- Package finished parts per shop order instructions.
- Relieves higher priority machines as required.
Operates auxiliary equipment:
- Operate trim, degating and other tools as required.
- Operates gram force inspection and other measuring equipment as required.
- Perform all record keeping requirements. Accurately maintain all logs (electronic or paper); create packaging (including labels) as needed.
Inspects parts:
- Inspects parts using magnification and other equipment as required.
- Maintains data collection as required.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintains a good teamwork attitude
- Sands, trims and performs other off-line duties as required.
- Follows department guidelines such as accurately filling in logs, maintaining lot & scrap control and other procedures as required.
- Use good housekeeping practices.
- Use all safety equipment as required.
- Use good documentation practices.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Some mechanical ability.
- Be able to use and operate basic switches and controls.
- Have good eye hand coordination.
- Be able to handle small parts with tweezers and other means as required.
- Inspect for small defects on parts.
Experience & Education Requirements:
- Accustomed to working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in working in a team atmosphere.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.