Injection Molding Operator: Precision Parts & Process Uptime

Ericson Manufacturing; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Ericson Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator in Willoughby, OH. The role focuses on operating molding machines, monitoring production, performing quality checks, and performing basic maintenance to maximize uptime.

The position runs on a 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift (Mon–Thu). Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience with injection molding equipment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience operating plastic injection molding machines.
• Proficient with the functions and capabilities of injection molding machinery.

Responsibilities

• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Operate or tend to plastic molding machines to mold thermoplastic parts.
• Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary.
• Handle and trim excess material from parts
• Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Responsible for start-up and shut-down of the injection molding machines
• Performing the color changes involved with machines
• Loading/unloading and inspection of parts
• Visually check parts for changes in color, texture and conformity with part standards.
• Report any machine deficiencies to molding maintenance.
• Maintain equipment and department clean at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Molding machine operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ericson Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator in Willoughby, OH. The role focuses on operating molding machines, monitoring production, performing quality checks, and performing basic maintenance to maximize uptime.

The position runs on a 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift (Mon–Thu). Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience with injection molding equipment.