Machine Operator - Molding

Teledyne FLIR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Machine Operator – Molding to set up and operate transfer molding, injection molding and dispensing machines producing polyurethane, neoprene, and epoxy connectors and bodies.

The role follows process sheets, monitors cycle times, adjusts pressures and temperatures, and records production data. Requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years manufacturing experience, color vision, and ability to stand for most of an 8‑hour shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years production experience in manufacturing.
• Some experience with manual injection molding machines preferred.
• Ability to distinguish colors for wiring sequences and good vision.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to department guidelines and quality requirements.
• Sets up processes using fixtures and tooling.
• Reports cycle time and part count.
• Monitors machine operation for malfunctions.
• Sets pressures, time, and temperature per procedures.
• Operates molding equipment to form and cure products.
• Removes cured products and completes documentation.
• Moves product to next work center in ERP.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and follows safety rules.
• Reports defective materials and non-conforming parts.
• Records production data for labor tracking and QA.
• Attends quality and safety meetings and assists in inventories.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description NOTE: This position is temp-to-hire and successful candidate will be referred to the temporary employment agency of our choosing to complete their application process.

The Machine Operator –Molding is responsible for setting up and operating transfer molding, injection molding & dispensing machines used in the production of polyurethane, neoprene, and/or epoxy connectors and bodies. The operator works from process sheets and production drawings to perform production molding of components in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to all department guidelines and quality requirements.
• Conducts set-up processes using fixtures and/or tooling.
• Responsible for reporting cycle time and part count.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions.
• Sets pressures, time, and temperature according to procedures.
• Works press controls to activate machines to compress compounds between molds to form and cure specified products.
• Removes cured products from mold using hand tools Accurately and completely fills out shop orders, defect reporting sheets, white board, and any other required documentation.
• Responsible for moving product to the next work center in ERP.
• Communicates with lead and/or supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Detects and reports defective materials, expired materials, or questionable conditions to the supervisor.
• Performs quality evaluations on parts during production and completes in-process inspection paperwork, notifies supervisor of any non-conforming parts or materials.
• Manages material usage to optimize profitability.
• Records production data for reference by other personnel, including labor tracking, deviation requests and non-conforming material documents.
• Attends all quality and safety meetings required by management.
• Assists in physical inventory counts.
• Attends work regularly and predictably and upholds Company values.

Education/Experience

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• Minimum 1- 2 years production experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and employment.
• Some experience using manual injection molding machines with materials such as Polyurethane, neoprene, epoxy, and EPDM preferred.

• Must be able to distinguish colors for the wiring sequences of the connectors and possess good vision (corrected vision is acceptable) to perform visual inspection of product quality and to identify defects.
• Capable of standing for the majority of an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull 10-25 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language at a level that allows for the comprehension of detailed written and verbal instructions and for the legible completion of paperwork.
• Ability to assess condition of mold tooling, make recommendations for maintenance/cleaning, and improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to select the correct mold for the shop order requirement.
• Experience to understand and adjust all equipment controls and settings per requirements.
• Knowledge to assess good parts from bad prior to moving to the next operation.
• Proficient at multi-tasking and prioritizing workflow.
• Must have good manual dexterity to effectively use basic tools and equipment.
• Must have basic computer skills to utilize email, Teledyne Intranet, IFS ERP system and basic Excel skills.

Candidate must possess U.S. citizenship or be a "U.S. Person". (A U.S. Person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident "Green Card holder" as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(20) or who is a "Protected Individual" as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).)

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.