2nd Shift Mold Line Operator

Estwing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Estwing in Rockford, IL is seeking a mold line operator for the second shift (12 PM–8:30 PM, Monday–Friday). You will operate and monitor ovens and conveyors as molds pass through the oven and assist with assembling tools into molds.

The role requires standing for 8 hours, lifting up to 100 pounds, manual dexterity, and wearing PPE; training is provided for 1–3 months. You will complete routing sheets and input data on time as part of a cooperative manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• One to three months of related experience or on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the oven temperature and conveyor speed while molds/tools pass through the oven.
• Assemble tools into the molds; fill and cap tools and place onto the conveyor; after molding, disassemble mold, place tool on cart, clean mold, and prepare for repeat operation as part of a team.
• Transport tools to and from specified production areas.
• Complete routing sheets and input data entries in a timely manner.

Job description

Second Shift 12PM-8:30PM, Monday-Friday

Job Purpose:

To operate mold line equipment and facilitate the placing of vinyl molds around the steel handles of a variety of manufactured tools.

Essential Functions:

1. Operate and maintain the proper oven temperature and conveyor speed during the time which molds/tools are passing through the oven.
2. Assemble tools into the molds; fill and cap tools and place onto the conveyor; after mold passes through oven, disassemble mold, place tool onto cart, clean mold, and place mold into position for repeat of operation. This process is working as a team.
3. Transports tools to and from specific production areas.
4. Completes the appropriate routing sheet and inputs data entry information in a timely manner.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• One to three months of related experience or on-the-job training.

Physical:

• Must be able to stand at equipment for 8 hours or more per day.
• Must be able to use both hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must have good peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus on work.
• Employees will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high noise levels, vibration to hands, and extreme heat.
• Employees will be required to wear hearing protection, safety glasses and foot protection.

Mental:

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple written and verbal instructions, including maintenance instructions.
• Must be able to perform mathematical skills such as: addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division of all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; and ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Must have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical:

• None

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

• Ability to Learn
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Initiative
• Judgment (Problem Solution)
• Motivational Fit
• Safety Awareness
• Teamwork/Cooperation