Plastic Injection Molding Operator (Entry Level or Experienced)

Plastic Injection Molding Operator (Entry Level or Experienced)

Are you looking for an entry level position that has the potential to become a long-term career?

Or: Do you already have some experience as a machine operator/assembler and seek a position with a growing, well-established company that offers good benefits?

Do you want to be part of a team that serves the Aerospace and Medical industries?

We are looking for reliable operators. (Hours are Monday thru Friday.) Come join us!

About DEMGY Chicago, LLC

We are a premier custom injection molder and mold builder operating in the Chicago area since 1970

• We are a U.S. division of DEMGY Group (formerly Dedienne Multiplasturgy in Normandy France)
• We serve the Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial Equipment industries
• Our facility has a team of 52 people, and we are growing
• Our work environment is collaborative and friendly
• We have a proven track record of developing our staff and promoting from within
• We have a family culture: we value everyone who works here and we understand the need for work/life balance

About (some of) Our Benefits:

Our employees' well-being is important to us, so we offer more than just a paycheck.

• Secure your Future: 401(k) with weekly company match
• Secure your Peace of Mind: Personal/Sick leave benefits accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end

• Secure your Health: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Platinum, Gold and Silver Options
• Enjoy your Free Time: We rarely work weekends, we have 10 paid holidays annually, pluspaid Vacation benefits that accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end

About this position:

Job Title: Production Associate/Operator

Job Skill Requirements

• Punctuality and Good Attendance
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to read and follow basic visual/written work instructions

• Ability to determine slight differences in color and other visual blemishes (molding defects)
• Ability to keep count accurately
• Excellent attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for an entire shift (8-10 hrs / day)
• Stamina to work all assigned hours
• Regular use of hands (100% of time)
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 40 lbs)
• Hearing and speaking required 100% of the workday
• No restrictions on twisting and bending (to move product)
• Ability to work in a shop environment frequent exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, and oils
• Vision 20/40 with or without correction
• Frequent reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching

Job Responsibilities

• Uphold and comply with Demgy Chicago's Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Follow safety policies

• Operate molding presses and other machinery in the production department
• Light Assembly as needed
• Follow written and visual instructions
• Follow work order parameters, and/or parameters given by the supervisor or setup technician
• Visually inspect parts for defects and separate from production run
• Keep track of and accurately report scrap at the end of shift
• Trim excess plastic from parts as needed and otherwise prepare product for packaging
• Pack parts for shipment according to instruction
• Instruct reliever on product requirements / molding requirements for each run
• Minimum Acceptable Efficiency Rate (within first 90 days): 90%
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
• Document job hours, ISO documentation, etc.
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor