Injection Molding Operator - 12 Hrs. (4 Different Shifts)

Schedule12-hour shifts, 7:00 to 7:00, on a day crew or a night crewFixed rotation of alternating 36-hour and 48-hour weeks, including weekendsMust be available for overtime and holiday work as neededA SHIFT; means, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (SUN-TUES) with an alternate (SUN-WED)B SHIFT; means, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (SUN-TUES) with an alternate (SUN-WED)C SHIFT; means, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (THURS-SAT) with an alternate (WED-SAT)D SHIFT; means, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (THURS-SAT) with an alternate (WED-SAT)Our most immediate needs are currently for C and D ShiftPosition SummaryThe Injection Molding Operator runs injection molding presses and inspects, trims, and packs finished parts so every part that ships meets quality standards and goes out on time. Operators work from press assignments and work instructions, keep production and quality records, and let the team lead know right away when a press or part is not running right. Operators also help keep the work area clean and safe and handle other tasks as requested by the shift supervisor or team lead.Molding EnvironmentThe plant is a 24/7 injection molding facility producing components for the automotive industry. Many of the parts are multi-shot, combining more than one material in a single molding cycle, and every part is built to the highly regulated standards of the auto industry.The molding floor runs on four rotating 12-hour crews. Each crew includes up to 20 people in molding, supported by team leads, tool setters, maintenance, quality, and process engineering.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRunning the pressGet press assignments and review the information board at the start of each shift.Gather the paperwork required for the assigned workstation.Report to the workstation and review any issues with the previous shift's operator.Put on and wear all required safety equipment.Watch the press and parts, and notify the team lead as soon as a press malfunctions or visual defects start to appear.Document downtime, production time, and defects or issues on the required paperwork.Complete press production reports and required quality paperwork accurately.Communicate any open issues to the next shift's operator.Quality, finishing, and packingTrim, degate, inspect, and assemble parts to quality standards and work instructions.Set aside and report any suspect or defective parts.Pack parts into the correct shipping container and label the container.Place finished containers on the correct pallet or rack and stage them for shipping.Safety, housekeeping, and other dutiesFollow all safety rules and safely operate all required equipment, including forklifts.Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe, including thorough cleaning of the entire area.Complete other tasks as requested by the shift supervisor or team lead.