Machine Operator - Night Shift

Surestaff, LLC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Surestaff is immediately hiring Machine Operators for a plastics injection molding position in Lititz, PA. The operator will set up and operate injection molding machines, read specifications, inspect molds, and deliver finished products to the end user.

Ideal candidates are self‑motivated, safety‑minded, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Overtime is available; rotating Day and Night shifts offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production/manufacturing/assembly/machine operation.
• Experience with plastics injection molding is a plus.
• Willingness to work overtime and extra shifts as needed.
• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines, vision systems, down-stream equipment and material feed equipment.
• Monitor process parameters on injection machines and secondary systems.
• Perform tooling changeovers safely and accurately per work instructions.
• Set up and adjust assembly, auxiliary, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot molding problems (e.g., flash, short shots, dimensional issues).

Skills

Production experience

Molding knowledge

Safety minded

Read specs

Tools

Injection molding machines

Vision systems

Process monitoring

Job description

Machine Operators – Plastics Injection Molding (Lititz, PA)

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring Machine Operators for a customer plastics injection molding position in Lititz, PA. The Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator will manage the entire molding process including equipment set‑up, reading and following specifications, and inspecting molds, and delivering finished products to end‑user for delivery. Ideal candidates will be self‑motivated, make safety a priority, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.

SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All temp‑to‑hire employees are offered competitive compensation up to $21.00 an hour, as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Generous referral bonuses are available upon hire. Available rotating shifts include Day and Night. Overtime is available on a first come, first serve basis.

Responsibilities of the Machine Operator (Plastic Injection Molding)

• Set‑up and operate injection molding machines, vision systems, down‑stream equipment, and material feed equipment.
• Monitor process parameters on the injection machines and secondary systems.
• Safe, accurate, and timely executive of tooling changeovers per work instructions.
• Set up and adjust assembly, auxiliary, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot molding problems including but not limited to flash, short shots, dimensional issues, etc.

Required Qualifications of the Machine Operator (Plastic Injection Molding)

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, assembling, and/or machine operating.
• Previous plastics injection molding experience a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime and extra shifts as needed.
• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications a plus.

About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Benefits:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
• Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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