Molding & Assembly Operator

Summit Polymers; Lawrenceburg (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Kentucky is seeking an Operator, Assembly to operate molding machines and assemble molded parts under supervision. The role includes trimming, packing, inspecting parts, and recording quality while assisting with mold changes and shift setup.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to read instructions, use basic hand tools, and follow safety procedures. This is a hands-on production role with daily quality checks.

Qualifications

• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

Responsibilities

• Reads, understands, and follows Operator Instruction Sheet to determine part number(s), inspection procedures, packing requirements, and any special instruction.
• Retrieves, separates, inspects, counts, weighs, packs, and labels parts in accord with written and/or oral instructions.
• Trims, cuts, and prepares parts using simple hand tools per safety procedures.
• Operates molding machines and/or air activated tools to assemble, decorate, or produce product; reports malfunctions and quality variances.
• Compares and monitors production quality to approved samples and accepts or rejects per standards.
• Performs simple clerical tasks involving recording and summarizing production.
• Performs secondary operations and routine cleaning to maintain station and area per 5S.
• Interfaces with the production monitoring system.
• Assists with color changes / mold changes and set up for next job.
• Assists with breaks for other operators and performs other tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Info gathering & analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summit Polymers in Kentucky is seeking an Operator, Assembly to operate molding machines and assemble molded parts under supervision. The role includes trimming, packing, inspecting parts, and recording quality while assisting with mold changes and shift setup.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to read instructions, use basic hand tools, and follow safety procedures. This is a hands-on production role with daily quality checks.