Machine Operator

Stryten Manufacturing; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Machine Operator to tend molding/finishing machines and ensure products meet quality standards per company specs. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.

Open on 2nd shift; Monday–Thursday; 3pm–1am with a pay rate of $19.56/hour plus $1.10/hour shift differential. Duties include inspections, labeling, packing, and maintaining production records while following ISO 9000 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Military training/experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Tends molding/finishing machines per specifications.
• Inspects, trims, flames, clips, gauges parts and packs product.
• Maintains production records and ensures proper labeling.
• Advises supervisor of production issues and communicates with replacements.
• Performs dielectric tests and other required tests.
• Uses gauges to detect non-conformances and inspects bushings.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and follows ISO 9000 where applicable.
• Oversees safety and reports unsafe conditions immediately.
• Willing to work overtime as needed to meet production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Standing long periods

Math and measurement

English proficiency

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Overtime availability

Gauge reading

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

US work eligibility

Job description

Overview

Stryten Energy manufactures proprietary and custom injection molding products serving the industrial lead battery, automotive and consumer markets. Stryten Energy is expanding battery poly manufacturing and recycling output to help solve industry-wide supply constraints.

The Machine Operator is responsible to tend molding/finishing machines in line with quantity and quality standards set by company specifications. Inspects, trims, flames, clips, gauges parts, and packs product as required.

Opening on 2nd shift; Monday - Thursday; 3pm - 1am. Pay rate is $19.56/hour plus $1.10/hour shift differential

Responsibilities

• Must embrace and follow the Core Beliefs and Values of Stryten Energy.
• Safety is our overriding priority. If an unsafe condition is found to exist, actions must be taken immediately to correct the situation to keep all team members safe and get manufacturing equipment operational as soon as possible.
• Maintains press cycle necessary for quality parts and production standards
• Keeps materials at adequate level for job. Assures label accuracy.
• Keeps accurate production records. Completes labels properly.
• Advises Supervisor of production problems, relays information to replacement operators regarding work status. During the shift, reports to workstation in timely manner, leaves station only when relieved or with Supervisor permission.
• Visually inspects parts according to control plan, (i.e., shorts, flash, stress, damage, etc.)
• Reports rejects as soon as possible to Quality Coordinator, Supervisor or as required on the control plan.
• Performs dielectric test and other tests as required.
• Uses attribute gauges to determine any non-conformance.Inspects for missing and damaged bushings.
• Place inspection tag on pallet of painted (coated) lead after successfully coating lead per the control plan; this tag signifies that the lead is approved to be used in injection molding.
• Maintains housekeeping and cleanliness of the production department as instructed by management as well as press upkeep as assigned.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Supervisor for immediate action.
• Must complete all required hazardous waste training and comply with all Stryten hazardous waste and handling procedures.
• The above list of responsibilities describes normal work, but the Supervisor may assign this person to duties not listed when production requirements dictate or when there is not enough work in the regular classification to fill out the workday.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing methods ensuring the highest quality, lowest cost, lowest scrap and optimum capacity.
• Attend all Management meetings and training sessions, safety committee meetings, and all employee meetings as required by upper management.
• Follow all ISO 9000 requirements including creating and maintaining ISO documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Stryten Energy encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply.

Skills

• General verbal, written and math skills of adding, subtracting three (3) digit numbers required
• Visual acuity to detect visual defects
• Walking frequently at workstation and between workstation and packing
• Able to stand up to four hours at a time.
• Ability to bend at the waist (or w/knee) frequently
• Use of both hands to grasp and pick up parts, trim parts, insert bushings, hold and use dielectric tester, pack and label parts frequently.
• Good attendance and performance work history.
• Must be able to handle large work. (35lbs. Minimum)
• Must have the ability and willingness to work overtime on an as needed/required basis in order to complete work in process and communicate with other shifts.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate accurately and comfortably with all levels of management.
• Motivated self-starter that can productively work alone and in groups to solve problems.
• Proficient in English (ready, writing & verbal skills).

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EEO

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company

Stryten Energy helps solve the world's most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world's most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.