Injection Molding Machine Operator

Manpower, Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Injection Molding Machine Operator in Garden Grove, CA, to support the production team. You will read blueprints and work orders, operate plastic injection molding machines, and verify part quality through measurements and first-run checks.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to specifications, with a day shift from 05:00 to 13:30 and a strong focus on process consistency and continuous quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings and work orders.
• Willingness to operate and monitor injection molding equipment while maintaining process consistency.
• Comfort using measurement tools including micrometers, Vernier calipers, and an optical comparator.
• Strong focus on quality checks, including first-run verification and ongoing conformance monitoring.
• Ability to perform occasional preventive maintenance per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprint drawings and work orders to meet customer specifications.
• Produce quality parts by running plastic injection molding machines per work orders.
• Monitor process temperatures and injection pressures to detect non-conformances to specs.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, completing first-run parts, and checking samples.
• Use precision instruments to confirm part accuracy.

Skills

Blueprints & Work Orders

Mold Machine Operation

Precision Measurement

Quality Verification

Preventive Maintenance

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier Calipers

Optical Comparator

Job description

Our client, manufacturing is seeking a Injection Molding Machine Operator to join their team. As a Injection Molding Machine Operator, you will be part of the Production team supporting manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and the ability to follow work instructions consistently, which will align successfully in the organization.

Pay Range: $22

Shift: Days (05:00-13:30)

What's the Job?

• Read blueprint drawings and work orders to understand and meet customer specifications.
• Produce quality parts by running plastic injection molding machines and following work orders and blueprints.
• Monitor process temperatures and injection pressures to detect non-conformances to drawing specs.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, completing first-run parts, and checking sample work pieces.
• Use precision instruments such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, and an optical comparator to confirm part accuracy.

What's Needed?

• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings and work orders.
• Willingness to operate and monitor injection molding equipment while maintaining process consistency.
• Comfort using measurement tools including micrometers, Vernier calipers, and an optical comparator.
• Strong focus on quality checks, including first-run verification and ongoing conformance monitoring.
• Ability to perform occasional preventive maintenance per the manufacturer’s instructions.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build hands-on experience in plastic injection molding production.
• A role centered on quality verification and measurable results.
• Clear work instructions through blueprints and work orders to guide your daily output.
• Structured day shift schedule (05:00-13:30) to support planning and consistency.
• Support from a production team focused on meeting customer specifications.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)