Machine Operator

ITW Automotive; Lakeville (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

ITW Seat Components in Lakeville, CT is seeking a Machine Operator to work from written work instructions and procedures to run plastic molding equipment for automotive parts. You will load, start up, and monitor molding and assembly machines, perform color changes, material handling, and inspect quality while maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires standing for shifts, lifting up to 55 lbs, basic math, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing; plastic injection molding is a plus.
• Must be able to stand / walk for a full manufacturing shift.
• Able to lift to 55 lbs. occasionally, with or without assistance.
• Good Communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Load, start up, and operate molding machines, semi-automatic assembly machines, automatic assembly machines, or manual assembly machines; Shuts down if necessary.
• Perform Color Changes and Material Handling
• Perform visual and functional quality inspection at predetermined intervals to assure product quality meets standards
• Material handling, monitoring of auxiliary equipment, and minor maintenance required
• Perform gaging as necessary to assure product meets dimensional standards
• Correctly label products and palletize for transfer to next operation
• Maintain accurate documentation to meet job requirements
• Communicate with prior and oncoming shifts to achieve production requirements and promote awareness
• Communicate any Machine/Quality issues immediately to supervisor
• Promote safety by abiding to all related policies and procedures of ITW Seat Components
• Follow all procedures as outlined by ISO 9001, OSHA and IATF 16949.
• Complete all additional tasks, as assigned

Skills

Basic math skills

Team player

Good communication

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description The

Job Description The Machine Operator is primarily responsible for working from written work instructions and job specific written procedures to perform assigned tasks. The primary responsibilities of this position include basic machine operations (pressing buttons) and monitoring to operate automatic machinery, that produce small plastic components for the automotive industry. Additionally, this role will require short-distance material handling of raw materials and finished goods.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: may include some of the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Load, start up, and operate molding machines, semi-automatic assembly machines, automatic assembly machines, or manual assembly machines; Shuts down if necessary
• Perform Color Changes and Material Handling
• Perform visual and functional quality inspection at predetermined intervals to assure product quality meets standards Material handling, monitoring of auxiliary equipment, and minor maintenance required
• Perform gaging as necessary to assure product meets dimensional standards
• Correctly label products and palletize for transfer to next operation
• Maintain accurate documentation to meet job requirements
• Communicate with prior and oncoming shifts to achieve production requirements and promote awareness
• Communicate any Machine/Quality issues immediately to supervisor
• Promote safety by abiding to all related policies and procedures of ITW Seat Components
• Follow all procedures as outlined by ISO 9001, OSHA and IATF 16949.
• Complete all additional tasks, as assigned

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in Manufacturing; experience working in plastic injection molding is a plus
• Basic math skills and reasoning ability
• Must be able to stand / walk for a full manufacturing shift
• Able to lift to 55 lbs. occasionally, with or without assistance
• Team player with good attitude and strong work ethic
• Good Communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.