Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Elkhart Plastics; Indiana; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Plastics in Indiana seeks a Machine Operator for the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00am-2:00pm) to run molding equipment and meet quality standards.

You will review setup sheets, prepare tools, and operate ovens, cranes, forklifts, and hand tools to produce molded parts safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, strong English skills, and can work in a hot environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong reading/writing skills in English.
• Ability to use hand tools and powered equipment.
• Experience operating and maintaining industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding equipment to produce parts per quality standards.
• Ensure job supplies and setup sheets are ready before starting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot molding machinery and tools.
• Stage finished parts and move to staging areas.
• Meet production targets and quality requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

English literacy

Tool handling

Machine operation

Job description

Shift Schedule and Pay:

1st Shift : Monday thru Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm

$20.00 per hour

Job Overview:

The responsibility of the Machine Operator is to operate molding equipment to produce various molded products to efficiency and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all necessary information and tools required for each job are in place before work begins.

• Pull and review setup sheets prior to starting a job.

• Maintains equipment required for molding machines.

• Stages products properly after molding and move to required staging locations.

• Complete all assigned projects by the due date.

• Review production priorities.

• Must meet or exceed all training requirements including those related to ISO standards and attend scheduled shift meetings or other meetings required.

• Meets or exceeds production targets.

• Produces molded products using various methods designated for the job. These methods include, but not limited to:

• Use of oven controls.

• Use of overhead crane.

• Use of hand and power tools.

• Use of pallet jack.

• Use of open flame.

• Inspects product for conformance to quality standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to read and write proficiently in English
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to operate and maintain industrial equipment

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred

Working Conditions

Able to work in a hot humid environment for extended periods of time.

This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include, but not limited to:

• Ovens, torches, and rotating tools
• Forklifts and other moving machinery
• Loud work environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary with intermediate walking throughout the shift. Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance and must be able to transport these up to 20 feet.

• Frequently positions self to maneuver around the parts, materials, and molds. Must be able to operate the hand and tools and write legible.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran