Machine Operator - Plastics

Thunderbird Molding; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Thunderbird is seeking a Machine Operator - Plastics in Elgin, IL to support the operation of injection molding equipment, assemble components, inspect parts, and ensure proper packing to meet customer requirements.

The role requires set up and monitoring of machines, attention to defects, and adherence to safety and efficiency standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn other line jobs to serve as utility person for breaks and lunch.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Experience with or ability to do intricate hand assembly on a fast-paced assembly line.
• Possess good eye-hand coordination for assembly purposes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor machinery according to provided guidelines and specifications.
• Inspect for defects, reporting any findings to appropriate personnel.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Packing.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workspace.

Skills

Learn other line jobs

Overtime

Intricate hand assembly

Eye-hand coordination

Job description

Overview

Machine Operator - Plastics: The Machine Operators maintain the operation of injection molding equipment. This includes but is not limited to assembly of components, inspection of parts, and packing proper quantities to customer specified requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor machinery according to provided guidelines and specifications.
• Inspect for defects, reporting any findings to appropriate personnel.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Packing.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workspace.

Qualifications / Required Experience

• Ability to learn other line jobs to serve as utility person for breaks and lunch.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Experience with or ability to do intricate hand assembly on a fast-paced assembly line.
• Possess good eye-hand coordination for assembly purposes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged standing as required during press and assembly operations.
• Ability to reach into injection-molding press with both hands to remove product as required.
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist or turn to move product from press and/or assembly areas to other plant locations as required.
• Required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug- and smoke-free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.