Injection Molding Operator — Precision & Quality

KMC Controls - Manufacturing Inc; New Paris (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreuter Manufacturing Co. Inc. is seeking a Molding Machine Operator to tend injection and rubber molding machines, verify materials and setup, and inspect parts for quality. You will work with Setup Technicians and quality teams to prevent defects and ensure production targets are met.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and safe work habits; experience with MES recording and 5S is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 months of molding, machine-operation, or related experience or training preferred.
• Ability to read and follow job travelers, routings, work instructions.
• Basic math and computer skills and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, job travelers, routings, work instructions, drawings, part aids, inspection requirements, and approved revisions before beginning work.
• Verify setup and material accuracy; report discrepancies before production continues.
• Start, stop, operate, and tend assigned injection and rubber molding machines, auxiliary equipment, fixtures, and controls within approved settings.
• Monitor machine cycles, alarms, and material flow for jams, malfunctions, or unsafe conditions.
• Stop production and report conditions affecting safety, quality, tooling, or continuity; identify suspect product.
• Remove molded parts; trim, sort, clean, assemble, and inspect using approved samples and measurement equipment.

Skills

Molding machine operation

Inspection

Basic preventive maintenance

5S

Reading job travelers

Use of hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Calipers

Gauges

Fixtures

Job description

Kreuter Manufacturing Co. Inc. is seeking a Molding Machine Operator to tend injection and rubber molding machines, verify materials and setup, and inspect parts for quality. You will work with Setup Technicians and quality teams to prevent defects and ensure production targets are met.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and safe work habits; experience with MES recording and 5S is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position in a manufacturing environment.