Position: 2nd Shift Blow Molding Operator
Salary: $21 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm
Location: Ayer, MA
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Position has responsibility for operating Blow Molding Machinery according to standard operating procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but is not limited to the following:
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Sets up and operates blow molding machine to mold plastic products according to specifications: Turns valves to start flow of water and release air pressure to machine.
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Moves machine controls to set timing unit and temperature of heating unit and start automatic feed mechanism.
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Adjusts machine mandrel and aligns mandrel with mold chamber, using wrenches.
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Starts molding machine that automatically feeds material from mixing unit to mandrel and to mold chamber.
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Closes chamber to mold product under heat and pressure.
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Removes workpiece from mold after timing device opens mold, and trims excess material from workpiece, using knife or bandsaw.
Regrinds excess material and unsatisfactory workpiece for reuse, using grinding machine.
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May weigh completed workpiece to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED: or 2 plus years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior machine operating experience, blow molding machine experience a plus. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to visually identify defective parts. Must be able to use computer and associated programs.
EQUIPMENT USED
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Ability to lift 60 pounds
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Prolonged standing
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May require bending
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Manufacturing work environment
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