Injection Molding Operator-2nd Shift

2nd Shift Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-10:30pm and Friday 12:30-8:30PM

2nd Shift Differential $1

POSITION TITLE:         Injection Molding Operator

REPORTS TO:              Operations Manager - Molding

INDIRECT:                   Injection Molding Shift Lead

DEPARTMENT:            12-Injection Molding

SUPERVISORY LEVEL: None

Our Company:

TENTE Casters, Inc. North America is a reliable partner for casters and wheels and the associated processes, systems and solution around the world. TENTE is a world market leader in the Medical and Institutional industries. As an international, privately owned manufacturer, TENTE’s employees strive to ensure mobility and make life easier. We provide absolute precision, visionary design and service that inspires around the globe.

Job Description:

The employee will be removing parts from an injection molding machine and will prepare them for packaging and labeling. Machine monitoring and quality inspection will also be included within the responsibilities of the position.

Essential Job Function:

Injection Molding Operator ensures the efficient operation of molding presses. This includes monitoring the quality of the parts produced, performing visual quality checks throughout the shift, and troubleshooting minor machine issues. The operator should also be able to perform start-up and shut down procedures of the machinery, accurately use scales to weigh bins or boxes, and maintain daily production requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• ·Responsible for operating molding press.

• Monitor quality of parts being produced, performing visual quality checks throughout the shift.

• Troubleshoot minor machine issues.

• Perform start up and shut down of machinery.

• Keeps area clean and safe throughout shift.

• Can accurately use scale to weigh bins/boxes.

• Able to maintain daily production requirements.

• Communicates with Shift Lead regarding any quality, machine, or safety issues.

• Proficient in applicable computer programs. (CMS, SPC, TENTE Portal)

• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard warehouse setting and work with and around a variety of equipment, parts, and inventory, to operate a motor vehicle and forklift; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves walking and working on slippery surfaces. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment. All employees must wear company approved safety glasses while in the plant and distribution areas.

Environmental Elements:

Employees primarily work in the warehouse and are exposed to loud noise levels, vibration, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and moving objects or other vehicles. May be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, mechanical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

TENTE Casters, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation.  TENTE Casters, Inc. reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience.

• Technically orientated and knowledgeable in manufacturing systems.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in computer programs.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)