Machine Operator

Otto Environmental Systems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator for its fast-paced production environment. This role involves working with machinery to assemble plastic injection molded products, ensuring high-quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team setting, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to follow both verbal and written instructions. If you are looking for a hands-on position in a dynamic manufacturing setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions in English.
• Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Remove and trim injection molded products from the conveyor belt.
• Assemble Trash Carts with lids and wheels for shipment.
• Inspect products for quality and complete production reports.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position: Machine Operator

Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Id: 344

# of Openings: 0

% of time: JOB SUMMARY: Machine Operator for Production & Assembly in fast paced production in heavy manufacturing environment for Plastic Injection Molded Products; specifically, 2 Wheeled Trash Carts, Trash Cans and a variety of Waste Containers. Works with equipment and machinery to assemble products as required by the company. Manages information (work-orders), reviews diagrams (artwork) and follows procedures, collating information and entering details in records. Inspects products to maintain standards, interprets and integrates numerical information, critically examines information and summarizes verbal information. E or N 90% Remove injection molded products from a conveyer belt beside the injection molding machine. Trim excess plastic ("flash") on products using small hand tool (scrapper) Perform the function of "Hot-Stamping" the product by lifting the Trash Cart base to a machine which imprints the Customer name and/or Logo onto the Trash Cart Trash Carts are then assembled with Lid and Wheels; then stacked and plastic wrapped for shipment; then moved by pushing stacks from assembly area to finished area for forklift pickup Completes simple counting and reporting for production and quality control and inventory counts Employee will manage daily work orders furnished in both written and verbal instructions Follows procedures to complete the finished product(s) to customer specifications Inspects product for 100% quality Attends all training and safety meetings Follows all safety guidelines including using required Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses, and Shoes) E 10% Other duties as assigned. N Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Minimum Basic Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent Must read, write, understand, and follow work instructions, charts, and signs in English Must have basic math skills for counting, inventory and production reporting Must be able to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing, production environment Dependable to adhere to schedule with prompt punctuality and excellent attendance Team player with a positive "can-do" attitude Strong attention to detail; following instructions both verbal and written Must be able to comply with background check, references checks and pre-employment drug screening Must be able to provide required identification for proof of employment eligibility to complete hiring process Must be within a reasonable daily commute distance to the work location Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds - repetitively - every 1 to 2 minutes - for the duration of a shift (8 hour shifts during in light production schedule / 12 hour shifts during full production schedule) Must be able to exert 75 to 100 pounds of push force periodically throughout the duration of the shift (move by pushing stacks of 8 to 10 Two-Wheeled Trash Carts from point A to point B (approx. 10 to 15 ft) moving from assembly area to the staging area for forklift pickup Must be able to stand and move about the duration of shift; including stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands, pull, lift, push, pick-up; may sit at break times Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled work environment (may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time) Must be able to tolerate moderate noise level (hearing protection supplied and may be required in certain production areas) WORKING CONDITIONS: Characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Plant/ Warehouse: The employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the Plant/Warehouse work environment is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. Must be able to repetitively lift and/or move up to 30 pounds every 75 seconds to 1 minute during a 12-hour shift. [1]

Pay Range: $15 - $17 per hour

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