Molding / Machine Operator

Serigraph; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with shift premiums

Access to earned wages before payday

Paid time off and 10 paid holidays

Free onsite healthcare and telemedicine

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision

Free onsite fitness facility

401(k) eligibility on day one

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in West Bend is seeking a Molding / Machine Operator responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining molding equipment. The successful candidate will adhere to productivity goals and safety regulations. Responsibilities include operating molding presses, documenting production, and collaborating with teammates. The company offers competitive wages, shift premiums, and a range of benefits including paid time off and onsite healthcare. If you're a reliable team player who enjoys quality-driven environments, apply today!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to interpret and understand job tickets.
• Knowledge of good departmental and company safety practices.
• Ability to interpret job tickets and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Meet productivity and quality standards for molding operations.
• Operate molding presses and injection molding machines.
• Document production activities and collaborate with teammates.
• Read blueprints and interpret production specifications.
• Use SPC to monitor and improve quality and fix issues promptly.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow procedures.

Skills

Understanding of equipment, tooling, and controls related to molding operations

Ability to troubleshoot molding-related process and equipment issues

Effective documentation and communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems including Windows-based platforms and Titan

Windows OS

Job description

Overview

10 hour Days, 6:30a-4:30p Monday through Thursday

Serigraph is seeking a Molding / Machine Operator responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining molding equipment. The position requires adherence to productivity goals, quality standards, and safety regulations. The operator will also document production activities and collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth operation and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Meet predetermined productivity and quality standards for molding operations.
• Operate molding presses.
• Communicate with press operators from previous and following shifts to relay job-specific information.
• Properly record all necessary production data in the labor reporting system, QA forms, job tickets, and move tags.
• Load and remove appliqués from the press.
• Read and interpret blueprints for production specifications.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve quality.
• Operate injection molding machines, including loading and unloading parts.
• Conduct daily housekeeping tasks.
• Ensure quality and stop production to correct quality concerns. Inform management of products and/or processes that do not conform to requirements.
• Ensure all environmental practices and materials are handled and disposed of per appropriate procedures in your area.
• Support Serigraph current quality business system and understand use of SPECS, the Serigraph quality manual.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of equipment, tooling, and controls related to molding operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot molding-related process and equipment issues.
• Ability to interpret and understand job tickets.
• Knowledge of good departmental and company safety/housekeeping/PPE practices.
• Understand departmental procedures and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computer systems, including Windows-based platforms and Titan.
• Ability to analyze printing or material variations.
• Effective documentation and communication skills to share job-related information with co-workers and management.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.

Join Us and Be Part of Something Great!

At Serigraph, we believe hard work should be rewarded! Our compensation is designed to be competitive and fair, taking into account your skills, experience, and the specific role you take on. Plus, if you\'re working an off-shift, you’ll receive a shift premium on top of your hourly wage—because we appreciate the extra commitment!

We’re looking for fun, reliable team players who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a collaborative, quality-driven environment. If that sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you!

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Serigraph!

Who is Serigraph?

Serigraph has over 70 years of experience in printing, advanced decorating technologies and graphic solutions for the automotive, appliance, consumer, medical, power sports, and point-of-purchase markets. Our core business is decorating plastic. We print, form, mold, finish and fulfill in-house. Serigraph specializes in transforming our customer’s brands to the physical world through print. Come help us build a team of creative problem solvers who know they can make a difference—because that’s the kind of community we want.

Life at Serigraph

The average Serigraph employee has more than 16 years of service! The tenure of our coworkers speaks volumes for life at Serigraph. Serigraph employees enjoy:

• Competitive wages with shift premiums
• Access to earned wages before the scheduled payday
• A clean and air-conditioned environment
• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and a vacation buy/sell program
• Paid lunch breaks and holidays included in overtime
• Free onsite healthcare and telemedicine including COVID testing
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility on day one
• Free onsite fitness facility and walking trails
• Cross training, growth, and promotion from within

What are you waiting for? Apply to join the Serigraph team today!

*Serigraph is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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