3rd Shift Plastics Molding Operator

QPS Employment Group; Town of Darlington (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking an Operator for a plastics manufacturing facility in Wisconsin. The role involves operating molding and inspection processes, loading inserts, trimming flash, and performing post-molding tasks as required.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, work in a warm environment, and follow safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team and contribute to producing high-quality products while adhering to production schedules and training

Qualifications

• Standing in one place for long periods, with some bending.
• 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.
• Watch molds to prevent parts from closing in and avoid sprue stringing causing build up on mold.
• Load inserts properly and trim flash and snip gates as required.
• Print, assemble, sort, drill, or gauge parts as required.
• Maintain standard cycles and watch for water or oil leaks; report issues.
• Watch and report any safety malfunctions, such as drop bar failure or drill press guards issues.
• Listen to instructions and changing sounds of machinery; report anomalies.
• Pass on information to relieving operator and perform inspection and packaging tasks as instructed.
• Familiarize self with part quality, packaging requirements, methods of operation, and safety postings.
• Use all time allocated before the start of each shift to review and perform the same job functions without disruptions.
• Perform post-molding operations as required (assembly, glue, polish).
• Grind runners, sprues, and other scrap without damaging equipment.
• Notify supervision promptly if mold or equipment or quality problems arise.
• Adhere to company policies on conduct, safety, performance and quality.

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking an Operator for a plastics manufacturing facility in Wisconsin. The role involves operating molding and inspection processes, loading inserts, trimming flash, and performing post-molding tasks as required.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, work in a warm environment, and follow safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team and contribute to producing high-quality products while adhering to production schedules and training