Molder Operator 3rd Shift-Aiken, SC

Hubbell Lighting Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Off Shift Differential

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical, Life, Dental and Vision Plans

401 (K) Program with company matching

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a manufacturing operator to join our production team in South Carolina. You will perform molding, loading, and inspection tasks, while maintaining safety and quality standards to meet customer specifications.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to work independently or with others. PPE is provided; training emphasizes safety and 5S practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly.
• Comfort wearing bump cap, thermal sleeves, flame-resistant jacket, and standard PPE.
• Willingness to support other operations or departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Paint fiberglass rods with adhesive and preheat as needed.
• Load rods up to 18 feet into molds for over-molding with rubber.
• Operate rubber injection molding machines to produce parts per specs.
• Perform 100% trim and inspection of all parts.
• Identify process issues and report to Process Technicians for correction.
• Complete daily paperwork including Hour-by-Hour charts and part counts.
• Maintain safety, quality, production, and 5S housekeeping standards.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Good communication

Independent work

Teamwork

PPE awareness

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Overview

• Off Shift Differential
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Life, Dental and Vision Plans
• 401 (K) Program with company matching

A Day In The Life

• "Paints" fiberglass rods with adhesive as required.
• Preheats Post fiberglass rod as required.
• Loads fiberglass rods (up to 18 feet long) into the molds to be over-molded with rubber.
• Larger/heavier rods require the use of overhead cranes and custom manipulators.
• Operators rubber injection molding machines to produce quality parts:
  • At the required productivity rate
  • In accordance with customer specifications
  • In accordance with Hubbell Utlity Solutions Quality Operating Principles
• Perform 100% trim and 100% inspection of all parts
• Identifies process issues and report them immediately to Process Techicians for correction
• Identifies and segregates scrap when necessary
• Completes daily paperwork including Hour-by Hour charts, part counts and other documents
• Maintain safety, quality, production, and 5S housekeeping standards

What will help you thrive in this role?

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic math and computer skills
• Good communication, reading, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as with others
• Willingness to support other operations or departments as needed
• Must be comfortable wearing a bump cap, thermal sleeves and flame-resistant jacket, in addition to standard PPE
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be comfortable working around hot molds/ovens
  • Must be comfortable handling hot parts
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly through the day
  • Frequent carrying of items up to 35 pounds
  • Gripping repeatedly with good physical dexterity
  • Constant walking and standing for a 8 hour shift
  • Reaching, pulling, bending, stooping,twisting and climbing stairs
  • Must be able to distinguish colors and shades, and have depth perception

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.