Lead Molding Operator — 12-Hour Shift

ITW Medical; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Medical is seeking a Lead Operator to own technical aspects of assigned equipment and production areas on a 12-hour rotating shift. You will troubleshoot in real time, train operators, and partner with the Shift Supervisor to drive safety, quality, and productivity on the line.

Responsibilities include leading start-of-shift huddles, maintaining production records, and sustaining line performance while upholding work instructions and quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in manufacturing or production environment.
• At least 1 year operating equipment within the production area.
• Familiarity with work instructions, procedures and production docs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to guide others.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource and subject-matter expert for assigned equipment and processes.
• Lead by example in safety, quality, standard work, and operational discipline.
• Conduct start-of-shift huddles and shift handoff communications within the assigned area.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting and technical guidance to operators.
• Conduct on-the-job training and maintain required training sign-off documentation.
• Partner with the Shift Supervisor to identify operational risks and elevate issues promptly.
• Provide hands-on leadership to stabilize quality, throughput, and equipment performance.
• Make and communicate line-level operational recommendations including start-stop decisions in alignment with the Shift Supervisor.
• Monitor productivity, scrap, downtime, flow, and process performance indicators.
• Coordinate work activities to maximize equipment utilization and schedule attainment.
• Maintain BOJ/EOJ records, production documentation, training records, and visual management systems.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Review and maintain production records and documentation accuracy.
• Identify, contain, and expand quality concerns.
• Support investigations and corrective actions.
• Champion and exemplify safe work practices.
• Address unsafe conditions immediately and lift significant concerns.
• Maintain workplace organization and housekeeping standards.
• Track and communicate operational metrics.
• Support inventory and production transactions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Quality procedures

Effective communication

Training others

Job description

ITW Medical is seeking a Lead Operator to own technical aspects of assigned equipment and production areas on a 12-hour rotating shift. You will troubleshoot in real time, train operators, and partner with the Shift Supervisor to drive safety, quality, and productivity on the line.

Responsibilities include leading start-of-shift huddles, maintaining production records, and sustaining line performance while upholding work instructions and quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.