3rd Shift Machine Operator - Plastic Injection Molding

THUNDERBIRD LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastics manufacturing seeks a 3rd Shift Machine Operator for its Clearwater facility. The operator will manage injection molding equipment, conduct inspections, and ensure production quality. Ideal candidates are entry-level with coordination skills and the ability to work overtime in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with intricate hand assembly is preferred.
• Capable of lifting and moving up to 30 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor injection molding machinery.
• Perform maintenance on machines for peak efficiency.
• Inspect parts for defects during production.

Skills

Good eye-hand coordination

Ability to learn other line jobs

Ability to work overtime

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Base pay range

$14.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Machine Operator - Plastics Position Overview

The Machine Operators maintain the operation of injection molding equipment. This includes but is not limited to assembly of components, inspection of parts, and packing proper quantities to customer specified requirements.

Machine Operator - Plastics Essential Functions

• Set up, operate, and monitor machinery according to provided guidelines and specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure they operate at peak efficiency.
• Inspect for defects, reporting any findings to appropriate personnel.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Run required reports.
• Packing.
• Maintaining clean and safe workspace.
  
  
  

Machine Operator - Plastics Required Experience

• Ability to learn other line jobs to serve as utility person for breaks and lunch.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Experience with or ability to do intricate hand assembly on fast paced assembly line.
• Possess good eye-hand coordination for assembly purposes.
  
  
  

Machine Operator - Plastics Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged standing as required during press and assembly operations.
• Ability to reach into injection-molding press with both hands to remove product required.
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist or turn to move product from press and/or assembly areas to other plant locations required.
• Required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  
  
  

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
  
  
  

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions. #TBManufacturing

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Capital Markets

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