Machine Operator II Second Shift 3:00PM-11:30PM

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The primary responsibilities of the Machine Operator II are to operate injection molding machines including inspection, assembly, and properly packaging. Record production and scrap information on P-charts.

Machine Operator II is responsible for the operation of multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment of moderate to difficult complexity.

Essential Job Function

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to run complex jobs requiring auxiliary equipment and hand loads.
• Demonstrated levels of proficiency and quality while maintaining or exceeding production standards.
• May assist with training others.
• Perform basic transactions in ERP software (Scrap, downtime, inventory lookup).
• Ability to use a computer to self-train in procedures.
• Help promote a safe and clean work environment within the organization. Supports 5S practices and conducts 5S audits.
• Ability to setup workstations for new jobs including leveling and setting up scales, verifying labels and work orders, and ensuring the proper packaging at the workstation.
• Identifying, reporting, and alerting leads/supervisors to quality issues such as flash, splay, contamination, etc.
• Utilizes magnifying lamps, microscopes, go/no go gages, calipers, micrometers, select vision systems, and TAPPI charts to verify part compliance to customer specifications.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and able to update the in-process QC records while running the job.
• Accurately weigh, count, package finished goods for shipping according to printed instructions on the Work Order and Program Information Guide.
• Performs operator functions in a clean room environment. Follow clean room procedures including gowning, ungowning, and transferring material into and out of the clean room.
• Record production and scrap information on P-charts. Basic addition and subtraction and the ability to calculate percentages to understand and interpret scrap rates.
• Ability to use small hand tools to trim parts of flash and gates.
• Ability to visually inspect and identify defects in parts with and without the assistance of visual aids.
• Attend mandatory training sessions.
• Regular on-time attendance is essential.

Education, Skills, Training and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Machine Operator role within the plastic injection molding or associated industry or has gained proficiency in multiple competencies of more complex jobs.
• Read and write English.
• Clean Room experience preferred.
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) in different units of measurement.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of plastic molded part defects.

Personal Attributes

• Team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities on the fly.
• Good written and verbal skills. Can communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision with a focus on meeting customer requirements in a timely manner.
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs frequently.
• Must be able to work independently and distinguish colors.
• Will be required to sit, stand, walk and bend.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.