Injection Press Operator — Evening Shift with Full Benefits

Gemstar Manufacturing Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

4% retirement match

Paid time off

Dental & Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gemstar Manufacturing Inc. is seeking an Injection Press Operator at our Cannon Falls, MN facility. The role involves setting up molds, operating injection presses, and adjusting settings to produce parts and letters according to work orders.

Qualified candidates typically have a High School Diploma or GED and manufacturing experience is preferred. Overtime may be required, and a 10% shift premium is included in posted pay. We offer a delay-free onboarding and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent demonstrated competency through work experience.

Responsibilities

• Fills hoppers on injection presses with appropriate materials as indicated by the work order.
• Activates injection presses following standard practices, and monitors letters being produced.
• Produces parts in appropriate quantities to meet customer orders and to maintain desired inventory levels.
• Sets up letter molds, pad molds and custom molds on injection presses ensuring that the molds are not damaged, are the correct size, and make appropriate adjustments to produce acceptable parts.
• Inspects pressed letters and molded parts, ensuring that letters produced are consistent with quality standards required by the company.
• Operates a slotter, sawing slots in injection and form letters.
• Clips stems from letters using a hand clipper, and places letters into a box.
• Monitors the hoppers of several presses, ensuring that a sufficient supply of plastic is supplied to produce an acceptable level of production of letters during the shift.
• May replace drills or make minor adjustments on presses when required, ensuring that proper size drills are used.
• Records production units produced during the shift and forwards such information to the Lead Person or Plant Manager.
• May provide job-related training to lesser skilled employees as required.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent demonstrated competency through work experience.

Job description

Gemstar Manufacturing Inc. is seeking an Injection Press Operator at our Cannon Falls, MN facility. The role involves setting up molds, operating injection presses, and adjusting settings to produce parts and letters according to work orders.

Qualified candidates typically have a High School Diploma or GED and manufacturing experience is preferred. Overtime may be required, and a 10% shift premium is included in posted pay. We offer a delay-free onboarding and a positive team culture.