Machine Operator - 1st Shift

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO Incorporated is hiring Temporary Summer Machine Operator for our Molding Department!

This role plays a key part in ensuring the efficient and accurate operation of our injection molding machinery.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $16.00/hr

Temporary Summer Position

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Executes tasks related to injection molding, including trimming flash material and runners, inspecting parts for defects, and counting and packaging parts.
• Reports quality issues promptly to the group leader or supervisor.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and trims plastic parts to meet specified standards by removing excess flashing and runners.
• Conducts detailed inspections of parts for defects, immediately informing the group leader or supervisor about any issues or questionable parts.
• Accurately counts and packages parts in specified quantities, following instructions to reduce scrap.
• Keeps accurate records, logging details such as parts produced, scrap, downtime, and hourly counts for semi-automatic jobs.
• Performs additional duties and assignments as needed to support departmental and company operations.

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow written procedures (with Spanish translations if required) and understand verbal instructions effectively.
• Capable of standing for the entire shift and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Demonstrates basic mechanical aptitude.
• Skilled in multitasking, including accurate counting and safe operation of trimming devices and small hand tools.
• Flexible and willing to work on various production lines during downtime.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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