Machine Operator

Currier Plastics; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

Generous PTO

401K Match

Job summary

MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company, is seeking a Machine Operator to support our production team in San Jose, CA. You will operate molding machinery, perform finishing, inspect parts, and package finished products.

This role requires basic math, reading work instructions, and the ability to stand for long periods, lifting up to 25 lbs. We offer standard health benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read/understand basic instructions and perform basic arithmetic.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness in a manufacturing setting.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and handle lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow operator work instructions and sample boards.
• Operate equipment safely and maintain production counts.
• Inspect parts for defects and assemble components to molded parts.
• Package and label parts accurately and maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate quality or production issues to shift lead promptly.

Skills

Reading skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Stamina/standing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company is a medical-focused company specializing in precision injection molding, automation, assembly, and packaging solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries.

We are seeking a Machine Operator to support our production team. You will be responsible for operating machine, finishing, inspecting, and packaging plastic products.

*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Job Functions

• Reads and understands operator work instructions and sample boards which display actual samples
• Operates equipment in accordance with instructions and ensures safe operation of assigned equipment
• Uses hand cutting tools such as cutters, exacto and de-gating knives
• Maintains and reports production counts
• Visually inspects parts for defects and assembles components to molded parts
• Packages and labels parts correctly
• Maintains a clean and safe work area
• Communicates with lead person on quality related issues, work instructions, production counts and discrepancies, supplies, shortage, production requirements, unsafe conditions, equipment problems, etc.
• Informs relieving shift operator and discusses changes, quality problems, etc.

Requirements

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and minimum 6 months of work experience
• Ability to read/understand basic instructions and do basic arithmetic calculations
• Frequent mental and visual concentration required while waiting on machines to complete cycles, inspection of parts, etc.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision
• Requires constant attention to prevent injury to self and co-workers and damage to equipment
• Requires standing, repeated reaching and twisting, hand movement throughout entire shift
• Requires lifting and moving materials of up to 25 lbs
• Works in an environment that may be uncomfortable, dusty, and loud. Is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemical

Benefits

Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.

Generous PTO.

401K Match.