Injection Molder 3rd Shift (40670)

Young Innovations; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Innovations, a leading dental product manufacturer, is seeking an Injection Molding operator to join our St. Louis, MO team.

You will operate injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, inspect finished products, and ensure compliance with ISO and FDA standards. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years in manufacturing, and the ability to work in a team, read engineering drawings, and use quality measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of machine operation in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in FDA/ISO-regulated environments is a plus.
• Must work well in a team, communicate issues, solve problems, and plan/ organize work.
• Understand the injection molding process, read engineering drawings, and use quality measurement tools.
• Strong attendance record and ability to stand 12 hours and lift up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding machines and related equipment (blenders, grinders, spruce pickers, and temperature controllers).
• Maintain raw materials and component inventories for injection molding equipment.
• Complete production inspections and document information per ISO/FDA requirements and SOPs.
• Meet production goals, quality standards, and production schedules to satisfy customers.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Follow safety and housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Quality measurement tools

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Earth City, MO 63045Site Overview:

Since 1900, Young Dental’s philosophy has been to create, innovate, and support the dental industry with exceptional products. Today, we are proud to be one of the world’s largest manufacturers of disposable prophy angles and preventive dental products.

Role Overview

We are looking for an Injection Molding operator to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. In this position, you will be responsible for operating our fleet of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, as well as inspecting and releasing completed products.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment such as blenders, grinders, spruce pickers and temperature controllers.
• Maintain raw materials and component inventories for injection molding equipment
• Complete production inspections while documenting information accurately per our ISO/FDA requirements and follow all standard operating procedures.
• Meet all production goals, quality standards, and production work schedules in order to meet customer expectations.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes
• Follow all safety and good housekeeping procedures to maintain a safe work environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of machine operation in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in an FDA/ISO regulated environment is a plus
• Operator must be able to work in a team environment to communicate issues, solve problems, plan an organize work
• Operator must understand the injection molding process, use quality measurement tools, and be able to read engineering drawings
• Operator must have an excellent attendance record and be in good standing with the company
• You must be able to stand while working for 12 hours.
• You must also be able to regularly lift up to 55lbs.

Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer.