Injection Molding Operator III

ODL, Inc; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ODL, Inc in Zeeland, MI, is seeking a manufacturing associate responsible for daily operations including mold machine operation, assembly of blinds and insulated glass, and packaging. You will follow standard work, meet quality and safety standards, and support continuous improvement efforts.

The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate robotic cells (Motoman/Fanuc).

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow simple work instructions in English.
• Willingness to stand long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with Motoman or Fanuc robots is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mold machines and assemble blinds and insulated glass per standard work.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting safety, quality, delivery, and cost ideas.
• Maintain 5S at the workstation and ensure packaging meets standards.
• Assist with material movement and cross-train in multiple manufacturing functions.

Skills

Robot operation

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Motoman robot

Fanuc robot

Job description

Position Overview

Performs daily operations which could include: Mold machine operation, assembly of blinds, assembly of insulated glass, final packaging of door glass, pulling various components from the supermarkets. Responsible for continuous improvement of operations by submitting and supporting improvement ideas relative to safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed, required protective equipment used, and checklists are completed on a daily basis.
• Follows standard work and work breakdown instructions to manufacture parts that meet quality standards while maintaining cycle time standards.
• Performs other value add activities such as assembly of parts, tapes, adhesives, testing, fasteners and or pick and deliver components and materials per the standard work instructions.
• Inspects parts to ensure they meet quality standards and that components and finished goods match label descriptions.
• Responsible to communicate best practices or potential concerns to the next shift's team members on a daily basis.
• Packages parts according to packaging standards in the proper orientation and count.
• Rotates and changes work centers using the time clock on a as needed or daily basis.
• Keeps work station clean and organized and according to 5S standards.
• Builds cartons, lids, and other packaging for the work stations. Assists with the movement of materials into and out of work area as needed.
• iH Hi-LoPerforms other tasks such as rework, special projects, and continuous improvement projects, as needed or requested by the supervisor.
• Strives to discover ways to improve the safety, quality, delivery, and cost of the operation and submits ideas to the supervisor.
• Flexes to other departments and positions as schedules and customer needs change.
• Attains the skill and knowledge through cross training to work in three different manufacturing job functions at rate.
• Build cartons and lids as required by the manufacturing schedule.
• Supports improvements and changes.
• Able to operate, troubleshoot and make program, size and fixture changes on the robot and value add cells (resolve, FIPG & zeel clip cells).
• Measure bead heights using the bead laser measuring machine.
• Performs other duties as required by the supervisor.

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence/postings, labels and production schedules. Ability to speak or write effectively in English and complete forms/requests for information.
• The team member is required to stand for long periods of time, repeatedly bend and reach, and use hands to manipulate tools and parts. The team member is frequently required o read newspaper size print, walk, talk, and hear. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have Motoman and/or Fanuc robot experience.
• Ability to make program adjustments on Motoman and/or Fanuc programs.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)