What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastic Injection Mold Operator & Mold Set-up position at Maxon Plastics?
Maxon Plastics, Inc. ,a small, family-owned plastics injection molding company, is looking for a Plastic Injection Mold Operator and Mold Set-up to join our team in Batavia, IL.
The Plastic Injection Mold Operator and Mold Set-up sets up molds and operates injection-molding machines to cast products from thermoplastic materials: Installs dies on the machine according to work specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools.
Responsibilities:
- Sets up molds and sets machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure, and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.
- Adds premixed plastic pellets into the hopper and starts the machine.
- May trim excess material from parts, using a knife.
- Mixes thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments in a mixing machine, according to formula.
- Grinds scrap plastic for reuse.
- Cleans grinders.
- Runs machines to produce products, boxes products according to specifications, and puts boxes into inventory.
- Prepares, builds, and wraps skids for shipments.
- QC experience is a PLUS.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and certification.
- 2 years of job experience in a similar role and industry.
- Operate production equipment and auxiliary equipment.
- Able to lift 55 pounds.
Preferred Requirements:
- Able to remain stationary for extended periods, typically one hour (rarely).
- Have the dexterity to inspect the quality of plastic injection molds.
SALARY WILL BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Plastic injection molding: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24