Molding Operator

Deringer Ney; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Deringer Ney in Bloomfield, CT, is seeking a Molding Operator to run molding machines, load inserts, inspect parts, and package finished products. The role requires attention to detail and ability to work with small parts.

You will document logs, operate inspection equipment, and follow safety and packaging procedures while maintaining a clean, organized workstation and collaborating with team members.

Qualifications

• Accustomed to working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a team atmosphere.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding machines and load inserts or components as required.
• Trim gates and flash using fixtures, knives or other tools.
• Package finished parts per shop order instructions.
• Relieve higher priority machines as needed.
• Operate trim, degating and other tools as required.
• Use inspection equipment to ensure part quality and document results.
• Maintain logs and labels; follow packaging and lot control procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Machine operation

Hand-eye coordination

Tweezers handling

Quality inspection

Job description

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Molding Operator

Full Time Bloomfield, CT, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1295

Title: Molding Operator

Job Summary:

A mold machine operator is responsible for the complete operation of assigned molding machines, auxiliary equipment, visual inspection of the parts, and packaging of parts.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Operation of all molding machines:

• The operator is responsible for the loading of contacts / inserts, (sometimes using tweezers or fixtures) into a mold, transfer plate or other fixture.
• Trim gates and flash using fixtures, knives or other means as required.
• Package finished parts per shop order instructions.
• Relieves higher priority machines as required.
• Operate trim, degating and other tools as required.
• Operates gram force inspection and other measuring equipment as required.
• Perform all record keeping requirements. Accurately maintain all logs (electronic or paper); create packaging (including labels) as needed.
• Inspects parts using magnification and other equipment as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains a good teamwork attitude
• Sands, trims and performs other off-line duties as required.
• Follows department guidelines such as accurately filling in logs, maintaining lot & scrap control and other procedures as required.
• Use all safety equipment as required.
• Use good documentation practices.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Some mechanical ability.
• Be able to use and operate basic switches and controls.
• Have good eye hand coordination.
• Be able to handle small parts with tweezers and other means as required.
• Inspect for small defects on parts.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Accustomed to working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working in a team atmosphere.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.