Injection Mold Operator

Stryten Manufacturing; Columbus, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with Company Match

Medical coverage through Anthem Blue?C

Dental coverage through Cigna

Vision - free annual exams

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Columbus, IN, is seeking production operators for a 3rd shift (11pm–7am, Sun night to Thu night). You will operate multiple plastic injection molding presses, perform quality inspections, document production data, and work with team members to meet safety, quality, and production targets.

Applicants should have at least 2 years in manufacturing, basic MS Office skills, and a willingness to work overtime, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing/production setting.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel) and production database entry.
• Knowledge of audit and corrective action processes.
• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Attendance is critical; willingness to overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follow core beliefs and safety rules; wear PPE.
• Meet productivity and scheduling targets.
• Operate multiple plastic injection molding presses.
• Document production information manually and electronically.
• Perform visual quality inspections of products.
• Assist in training other employees on operation and quality inspection.
• Identify inspection errors and communicate issues to QA/Maintenance.
• Report inspection failures and out-of-tolerance conditions to supervision.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

MS Office

Quality inspection

Team player

Overtime

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Production database

Job description

Overview

This is a 3rd shift opening - 11pm to 7am Sunday night(Monday) thru Thursday night(Friday).

The pay rate is $22.52 per hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential

Stryten Energy, manufactures proprietary and custom injection molding products serving the industrial lead battery, automotive and consumer markets. Stryten Energy is expanding battery poly manufacturing and recycling output to help solve industry-wide supply constraints.

Operators perform various production-related duties including operating multiple plastic injection molding presses, off-bearing, and assembly. Production Operators must be self-motivated and able to multitask. This position is expected to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel.

Stryten offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield
• Dental coverage through Cigna
• Vision - free annual exams for enrolled employees
• Educational Assistance Program - get reimbursed for expenses related to college tuition, certifications, etc
• Paid Time Off
• Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be available

Responsibilities

• Must embrace and follow the Core Beliefs and Values of Stryten Energy.
• Embraces and follows the work and safety rules and wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Ensure adherence to productivity and scheduling targets
• Construct, stage, and remove packaging materials
• Operate multiple plastic injection molding presses efficiently and safely
• Document and maintain production information manually and electronically
• Perform visual quality inspections of all products
• Work with other company personnel to resolve inspection issues and answer any questions regarding quality and compliance of products
• Must be able to assist in training of other employees on operation of machinery, job responsibilities, and quality inspection
• Identify inspection errors and communicate problems with appropriate Company resources (Quality, Maintenance, Operations, etc.)
• Communicate to management and others as appropriate of inspection failures and/or out of tolerances/specifications situations
• Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials and questionable conditions to proper supervision
• Must be able to complete all jobs with minimal supervisor during designated shift
• Maintain a clean and organized work area through general housekeeping and 5S activities
• Attend all required trainings and meetings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing/production setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and entering information into a production database
• Thorough working knowledge of audit and corrective action processes
• Work well in a team environment, have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High School Diploma or G.E.D, preferred. but not required
• Proven satisfactory work history (attendance and performance). This must be maintained. Attendance is critical to this position.
• Must be willing to work overtime including weekends as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Stryten Energy encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply.

EEO

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company

Stryten Energy is a leading battery manufacturer and energy storage company providing one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries for automotive, commercial vehicle, golf cart, material handling, specialty motive, aerial work platforms, floor care, data center, telecommunications, utility, industrial, military and government applications. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten Energy operates 15 manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, with additional manufacturing operations in Mexico and China and commercial offices throughout Europe and Asia. The company’s portfolio includes the Stryten Energy, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery product brands, serving customers worldwide with reliable energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure, mobility and national security applications. Learn more at www.stryten.com.