Job Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Machine Operator/Assembler and play a vital role in producing high-quality plastic components. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery, including plastics blow molding, injection molding, extrusion systems, CNC lathes, and robotic automation. You will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various industrial equipment while ensuring safety protocols and quality standards are met. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about manufacturing excellence, this role is perfect for you!
Duties
- Operate and monitor a variety of manufacturing machinery such as press brake machines, CNC lathes, CNC machines, and plastics extrusion systems to produce precision parts.
- Set up equipment according to specifications, including programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and adjusting machine parameters for optimal performance.
- Conduct quality inspections using precision measurement instruments and dimensional measurement tools to ensure products meet strict quality standards.
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on industrial equipment and robotic systems to minimize downtime.
- Handle materials safely using hand tools and forklift trucks; participate in materials handling and warehouse operations as needed.
- Assemble components accurately following engineering drawings and assembly instructions to ensure product integrity.
- Maintain detailed records of production activities, measurements, and quality checks in compliance with safety protocols.
Requirements
- Proven experience operating manufacturing machinery such as plastics blow molding, injection molding, or extrusion equipment; plastics production experience is highly desirable.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment and robotic systems effectively.
- Familiarity with CNC programming, CNC lathe operation, and press brake machines is preferred.
- Ability to perform precise measurements using measurement tools like calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments for quality control purposes.
- Basic math skills necessary for setting up machines and interpreting technical specifications.
- Knowledge of safety protocols related to machine operation, materials handling, and industrial environment standards.
- Valid forklift certification or experience operating forklifts is a plus.
- Experience working in manufacturing environments with plastics processing techniques such as injection molding or extrusion is advantageous.
Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to producing innovative plastic solutions! We value energetic individuals who are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
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Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
