What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine/Assembly Operator - Day Shift (7a-3p) position at Mitchell Plastics?
Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive Customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.
As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing, "Best- In- Class" Team, in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement.
Machine/Assembly Operator
Join our team and play a hands-on role in building high-quality products in a safe, supportive, and fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Machine/Assembly Operator, you’ll be an essential part of our production team, helping ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. In this role, you will:
- Operate molding and assembly machines, or perform manual assembly tasks with a strong focus on safety and productivity
- Take ownership of the quality of products produced at your workstation
- Collaborate with team members across shifts to ensure smooth and efficient transitions
- Review and follow workstation instructions to maintain consistency and accuracy
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times
- Arrive a few minutes before your shift to support seamless handovers
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision
Key Skills & Strengths:
- Familiarity with Kanban systems and labeling processes (or willingness to learn)
- Ability to identify basic molding defects such as sink marks or flash
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Ability to distinguish colors accurately
- Understanding of (or willingness to learn) quality and environmental procedures related to the role
- Comfort working with forms, tags, and labels as part of daily tasks