1st Shift Plastics Operator – Hands-On & Growth

QPS Employment Group; Cuba City (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a diligent Operator for our plastics manufacturing team. The role involves molding, inspection, and related post-molding tasks in a fast-paced environment focused on safety and quality.

The position offers hands-on skill development on the shop floor with standard operating procedures and teamwork. The successful candidate will stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and operate in a warm environment while following all safety policies and training.

Qualifications

• Standing in one place for long periods and some bending.
• Lift up to 25 lbs throughout the shift.
• Able to work in a warm environment.
• Able to alternate between standing and sitting in certain work areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, rework, and inspection operations necessary to produce an acceptable product.
• Remain at the workstation unless relieved by an authorized employee or unless assigned job requires the employee to move between workstations.
• Watching molds so parts are not closed in and the sprue is not stringing causing build up on mold.
• Loading inserts properly if required & trim flash and snip gates properly.
• Print, Assemble, Sort, Drill, or Gauge parts as required.
• Maintain standard cycles & Watch and report for water or oil leaks.
• Watch and report any safety malfunctions, such as, drop bar failure, drill press guards, etc.
• Listen to instructions and changing sounds of machinery.
• Pass on information and instructions to the relieving operator.
• Perform any inspector functions at the job station as instructed and perform any packaging and labeling functions as instructed.
• Familiarize self with all information posted at the job station pertaining to part quality, packaging requirements, method of operations, and safety.
• Use all time allocated before the start of each shift to review and perform the same job functions without disruptions.
• Perform any post-molding operations as required at the job station, including assemble, glue, polish.
• Grind runner, sprues, and other scrap as required in such a manner as not to damage the equipment from overload.
• Call for and notify supervision in a timely manner if trouble develops with the mold or equipment or quality problems arise.
• Adhere to all company policies regarding conduct, safety practices, job performance, and quality standards, etc.
• Keep their immediate workstation clean & assist in the training of inexperienced operators as instructed by supervision.

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a diligent Operator for our plastics manufacturing team. The role involves molding, inspection, and related post-molding tasks in a fast-paced environment focused on safety and quality.

The position offers hands-on skill development on the shop floor with standard operating procedures and teamwork. The successful candidate will stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and operate in a warm environment while following all safety policies and training.