Group Leader

Hamilton Connections; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Hamilton Connections, Inc. in Danbury, CT seeks a Machine Operator Group Leader for a temp-to-hire role. The incumbent will supervise about 8-10 operators in the molding/extrusion department and also operate machines.

The shift runs 3:30 p.m.–12 a.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime. Responsibilities include quality checks, process adjustments, and maintaining equipment. The position requires leadership experience in manufacturing, strong machine operating skills, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong manufacturing and machine operating background with quality focus.
• Math skills and ability to use scales and gauges for measurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 8-10 machine operators in molding/extrusion.
• Properly operate extruder and molding machines and support equipment.
• Weigh and measure with scales and gauges; inspect quality.
• Follow work instructions, perform QA checks, and document work orders.
• Keep machines and area clean; perform basic process adjustments.
• Identify improvements and suggest preventive measures with QC team.

Skills

Leadership

Machine operation

Manufacturing experience

Quality control

Math skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for a machine operator group leader position at a company in Danbury CT. This is a temp-to-hire position. The group leader works oversees about 8-10 operators while also operating machines. The hours are 3:30 p.m.-12 a.m., with overtime, Monday-Friday. The salary is based on experience.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee and direct about 8-10 machine operators in molding/extrusion departmentProperly operate extruder and molding machines and any support equipment to produce quality product in a timely fashionBecome familiar with weighing scales and gauges for measurementOperation of the pressFollow work instructions and directionsVisual inspection of work, and interface with quality controlPackaging of work partsIdentification/tagging of workCompletion of paperwork related to a specific work orderSuggest preventive measures when identifiedSuggest improvements to processes when identifiedWork with quality control to maximize qualityMake process adjustmentsKeep the machine and related equipment operating properly and clean including tooling, surrounding areaOther duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Supervisor or leadership experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong manufacturing and/or machine operating experienceMath skills; able to use scaleGood mechanical ability; able to measure/inspect productAble to handle physical aspects of the job; including moderate to heavy liftingAble to pass pre-employment screenings Benefits offered include medical insurance and sick pay.