2nd Shift Plastics Operator: Fast-Paced Mfg & Quality

QPS Employment Group; Cuba City (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring for an Operator on the 2nd shift in the plastics manufacturing sector. The role focuses on molding, inspection, and post-mold operations to ensure high-quality products.

Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and adhere to safety and quality standards. The position requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 25 lbs, and the ability to work in warm conditions, with the option to alternate standing and sitting in certain areas.

Qualifications

• Standing in one place for long periods of time and some bending (45-degree angle).
• Lift up to 25lbs throughout the shift.
• Ability 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. (Noise of mold, machine, grinder, pump, drop bar).
• 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 hiring for an Operator on the 2nd shift in the plastics manufacturing sector. The role focuses on molding, inspection, and post-mold operations to ensure high-quality products.

Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and adhere to safety and quality standards. The position requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 25 lbs, and the ability to work in warm conditions, with the option to alternate standing and sitting in certain areas.