Molding Technical Operator - (107894)

Position Purpose:

This position will be a hybrid operator position that is trained to perform basic machine restarts on injection molding and/or CNC machining cells. In addition, other tasks will include the hourly updating and monitoring of the Production Graphs, performing regular, thorough visual inspections on a variety of parts being produced, and assisting both operators and technicians.  

Primary Responsibilities

· Operate machines to produce products, following manufacturing process instructions

· Restart machines which have stopped for predetermined reasons deemed as basic restarts

· Complete Production Graphs on machines being operated and report findings as required

· Perform thorough visual inspections each hour on machines producing parts

· Serve as a resource to assist operators with the handling and counting of scrap, taping cartons, etc

· Organize workstations and assist with sustaining organization

· Supply material to the work stations as needed

· Assist with moving completed product from workstations as needed.

· Utilize computer skills including Google Docs, email, and other programs as needed.

· Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives within the facility

· Assist in the training of others as needed.

Secondary Responsibilities

· Clean and organize department as needed

· Work in other departments as needed

· Other work as directed

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Must be able to balance time well, adapting to changing conditions throughout the shift. Solid communication skills are required for communications with press operators, technicians, supervisors and managers.

Required Training

Universal Turtle Lake Requirements.  Other training will be given on the job as needed

Required Testing

Employee must have successfully passed Injection Molding Phase 1 & 2 training

Physical Requirements

Standing:  95% maximum to 10% minimum.  Sitting 75% maximum to 10% minimum.  Walking 75% maximum to 50% minimum.  Bimanual dexterity for grasping of tools and equipment.  Visual inspection for dimensional defects.  Lifting maximum of 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted.  Maximum lifting distance from floor to table height.  Occasional twisting to 90 degrees.  Moving pallets of parts with pallet jack.

Working Environment

Some noise.  Hearing protection needed in posted areas. Sometimes hot or cold depending on time of year.

Tool and Equipment Requirements

Safety glasses where required and safety toed footwear.