Injection Molding Machine Operator 2

Brooks Utility Products; Tallapoosa (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Utility Products is seeking an Injection Molding Operator II to run front-line machines on two lines with automation. The role emphasizes meeting customer specifications, performing setup tasks, tests, and maintaining process control throughout production.

The candidate should be comfortable transitioning among multiple molding machines, perform quality checks, and adhere to PPE safety rules while contributing to a team-focused, Lean 5S environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating injection molding machines and adjusting settings.
• Ability to switch between multiple molding lines with minimal supervision.
• Follows PPE requirements and 5S lean manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate front line injection molding machines on two lines with automation.
• Relieve co-workers for breaks to prevent downtime and maintain output.
• Follow quality checks and first piece inspection procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and communicate issues to leadership.

Skills

Injection molding operation

Front line machines

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Lean 5S

Job description

Injection Molding Operator II, will ensure that manufacturing procedures are carried out to meet or exceed customers’ expectation and specification requirements. Preparations may include managing settings, carrying out tests and regulating the manufacturing processes to ensure that it runs flawlessly throughout the production run.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKs

• Meets all Injection Molding Machine Operator I expectations.
• New hire on “front line machines, two lines at the same time with automation”.
• Can easily transition to various (4-5) molding machines and assembly lines throughout assigned department.
• Beginning to show interest in learning machines in other departments.
• Only runs the two lines you were hired in to run, (for “front line machines” only)
• Relieves co-workers for breaks to prevent down time during break times.
• Builds logos and resets numbers consistently without help.
  Follows quality checks procedures utilizing the Product Quality Sheets for the machines currently being run.
• Follows First Piece Inspection process without fail.
• Contacts leads and maintenance for intermediate issues.
• Practices safety first and follows all PPE requirements and brings any safety concerns immediately to team lead/supervisors’ attention.
• Works well with others and has a team-oriented mindset.
• Can perform all regularly expected job duties with little assistance.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate any issues of concern which could prevent 100% on time delivery to leadership.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station using 5S standards of Lean Manufacturing.