Position : Molding Operator
Location : Sumter, SC
Duration : 12 Months
1st Shift
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client : Medical Devices Company
Job Category : Industrial
Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT
Job Summary
We are hiring an Operator , Molding responsible for molding production and minor maintenance activities on assigned presses in Sumter, SC. This role involves operating injection molding presses and multi-cavity molding machines to manufacture components that meet quality specifications.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Operate injection molding presses to supply downstream equipment with molded components
- Inspect components and request technical support to maintain part quality
- Conduct minor maintenance activities on assigned presses
- Work with molding team members to keep equipment running during breaks and call-outs
- Operate multi-cavity injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to meet rated output
- Place surplus molded components into inventory
- Maintain thorough knowledge of products, raw materials, and quality specifications
- Keep machinery, work area, and floors neat, orderly, and GMP-compliant
- Perform thorough product inspections and make quality-related decisions
- Follow relevant controlled documents, preventative maintenance task lists, and equipment manuals
- Perform tasks such as stacking boxes/totes, bagging material, and printing labels
Experience
- 0 to 5 years of relevant experience
- 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally with injection molding presses (electric & hydraulic)
Key Skills
- Ability to operate injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment
- Strong attention to detail for product quality inspections
- Ability to work effectively in a team with limited supervision
- Familiarity with controlled documents (Work Instructions, Forms, etc.)
- Basic mechanical/maintenance troubleshooting skills
Eligibility And Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must pass eye exam
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Steel toe or composite-toe shoes required
- Background check must be cleared (may start with background pending)
- No drug screening required for this assignment
- Willing to work a 3-2-2-3 schedule, including weekends