Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Position Description:
Lomont Molding LLC, an innovative custom plastics manufacturer Machine Operators are critical to the manufacturing and delivery of quality, on-time delivery of plastic components and finished goods to Lomont’s customers. Machine Operators are an integral part of the team and the position is set-up for individuals to grow with the company.

Position Responsibilities:
• Responsible for completing work orders which drive scheduled production requirements per the customer’s needs.
• Responsible for processing parts from molded to finish product and monitoring the product being produced/machined by the molding presses as per the bill of materials and work instructions.
• Ability to safely operate machines and auxiliary equipment needed to produce plastic components and finished goods.
• Accurately supply necessary items to machines, secondary and warehouse
• Maintain and monitor material supply at the machine. Communicate with team to supply and maintain material needed for current product running per bill of material at the machine as not to run the machine out of material.
• Pack cartons with finished product as per work instructions.
• Communicate with Production Leader prior to running out of components.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to follow the information in the BOM’s.
• Able to fill out control logs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Able to identify and record basic defects in parts (shorts, sinks, voids, scratches, wavy louvers, knit lines, flow lines, burns, etc.)
• Ability to utilize quality measuring devices (calipers, taper gage, tape measure flatness gage/bar, etc.)
• Demonstrates the ability to run advanced auxiliary equipment (sonic welder, heat staking, etc.)
• Ability to run more advanced machines (parts that need trimming and/or have inserts, extrusion)
• Demonstrates the ability to perform and the working knowledge of non- conformance processes.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and utilize safety features on machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Willingness and ability to learn, implement and maintain 5S and lean principles.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to communicate with team members.
• Ability to work overtime as required by business needs.
• Ability to exercise judgment.
• Be able to take initiative.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly.
• Ability to comprehend basic math.
• Maintain positive attitude under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable level of attendance in accordance with company and department guidelines.

Education and Experience Summary:
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Skill Requirements:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Investigative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in various settings, including noise.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work independently at a machine.

Work Environment:
• Manufacturing Environment with molds, machines, forklifts, etc.