*Molding Operator

Sanmina; Town of Turtle Lake (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Turtle Lake is seeking a Molding Operator to load and unload injection molding machines in a 7:00 am – 7:00 pm shift. The role focuses on removing molded parts, trimming, cleaning, and inspecting parts per written and verbal instructions.

Candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of following schedules in a fast-paced environment. The position involves downstream tasks such as fixturing, light assembly, grinding, and data entry for job tracking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Patience and understanding of molding schedule changes.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Remove the molded plastic parts from injection molding machines.
• Trim part from runner using a gate trimming side cutter.
• Trim flash from part if needed.
• Clean parts as needed.
• Visually and mechanically inspect part using written and verbal instructions.
• Do further operations on the parts as needed. This may be fixturing, assembly, machining to size, staging parts in a cooling rack, sanding, sonic welding, hot stamping, weigh count, etc.
• Pack parts in containers following written or verbal instructions.
• Stack full containers in a designated area.
• Place runners and reject parts in the material grinder, then begin the grinding operation.
• Sort runners from parts on automatic running presses.
• Record rejects parts at the molding machine.
• Complete data entry process, such as listing good parts, scrap parts and time for each job.

Skills

Patience

Attention to detail

Molding schedule knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them. Sanmina Turtle Lake, Wisconsin is a full-service plastic injection molding, electronics integration and design service facility. They have 50 injection molding machines and expertise with engineering-grade resins. Sanmina Turtle Lake has long standing business partnerships with both tool designers and manufacturers.

Summary

The Molding Operator is responsible for removing injection molded plastic parts from molding machines. The operator then does work on these parts following various written and verbal instructions.

Molding Operator

Rotating, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

2/2/3 Schedule

What You’ll Do

• Remove the molded plastic parts from injection molding machines.
• Trim part from runner using a gate trimming side cutter.
• Trim flash from part if needed.
• Clean parts as needed.
• Visually and mechanically inspect part using written and verbal instructions
• Do further operations on the parts as needed. This may be fixturing, assembly, machining to size, staging parts in a cooling rack, sanding, sonic welding, hot stamping, weigh count, etc.
• Pack parts in containers following written or verbal instructions.
• Stack full containers in a designated area.
• Place runners and reject parts in the material grinder, then begin the grinding operation.
• Sort runners from parts on automatic running presses.
• Record rejects parts at the molding machine.
• Complete data entry process, such as listing good parts, scrap parts and time for each job.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Patience and understanding of molding schedule changes.
• Strong attention to detail.

How to Stand Out

• Prior Sanmina experience and system knowledge is a plus.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.