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Molding Operator

Nichols Portland Inc
Ridgway, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2026

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other business-related duties may be assigned.


Follows all ISO 9001/ ISO 13485 Procedures and Work Instructions in the performance of these duties.

  • Operate MIM injection molding machines according to established work instructions.
  • Inspect molded “green” parts for defects, dimensional accuracy, and surface quality.
  • Monitor part weight, cycle times, and material flow to ensure consistent production.
  • Document production data, scrap, and quality checks in logs or digital systems.
  • Prepare and load metal feedstock materials into molding machines.
  • Report mechanical or process issues to maintenance or engineering teams.

SKILLS NECESSARY

  • Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Process knowledge – Molding, debinding, sintering, secondary.
  • Control plans – Knowledge of how to use them, find gaging and instruct operators.
  • Blue Print reading knowledge
  • Organizational skills

  • Leadership skills

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of high school diploma and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as rates, percentages and sums. Ability to apply concepts of basic arithmetic and algebra.


REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must hold a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office area and loud in the manufacturing area. Appropriate

The Molding Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining injection molding equipment used to produce metal feedstock components in a Metal Injection Molding manufacturing environment. This role ensures consistent part quality, efficient machine performance, and adherence to safety and production standards.

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