What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molding Machine Operator Assistant- 2nd Shift position at Schunk of North America Inc?
The molding department at Schunk Carbon Technology produces parts, such as small seals for pumps that are made of a thermoset material in a high volume/ low mix operation. We operate multiple machines that require regular monitoring, cleaning and may need adjustments to maintain continuous automatic operation.
This is a Full Time Position, 2nd Shift. Hours are Monday thru Friday 2pm to 10pm.
Under the direction of the Molding Set-Up Operator, the Molding Assistant operates and maintains compression injection molding machines and several deburring operation machines such as a wheelabrator, degater, and tumbler.
Additional responsibilities include:
· Operate and maintain molding presses proper temperatures, cycle time, and vacuum units
· Assist with removal and installation of molds from presses and load parts into the appropriate deburring machine operation
· Inspect and identify defective materials, parts, and machine malfunctions to be addressed by the Molding Set-Up Operator, this included monitoring parts as they pass through the vision system.
· Keep molds clean and vents open; fiber brush molds on an hourly basis
· Load and operate wheelabrator/tumbler to remove flash/scale from parts for specified finish
· Carefully perform uniform cleaning that is necessary for molders to operate properly, avoiding damage to or breakage of parts
· If parts require degating, load parts in the degater hopper and adjust abrasive and cycling time to suit cleaning requirements.
The Company:
Schunk Carbon Technology is a manufacturer of high-volume carbon/graphite components and molded thermoset parts that are used in a wide variety of electrical, mechanical and thermal applications. We are located in Menomonee Falls and have 80 employees. Although we operate independently, we are part of the Schunk Group, a worldwide company headquartered in Germany, with over one billion in sales annually and diverse operations in 29 different countries.
Why Our Employees Like Working Here:
Schunk Carbon Technology offers a very attractive employment package that includes a comprehensive health plan, up to 5% annual bonus based on performance metrics, a separate annual profit sharing bonus from our parent company in Germany and a company contribution of 3% of salary to your 401k even if you don't contribute money of your own, and, it is 100% vested from day one!
We offer competitive benefits:
-Health, Dental and Vision insurance available following 30 days of employment.
-Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
- 401K Plan ( with 3% employer contribution even if you don't contribute on your own), available after 6 months of employment.
We also start you at two weeks vacation (prorated), 11 paid holidays with a fully paid plant shut down scheduled for the week following Christmas!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities