Molding Operator

Ericson Manufacturing; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Ericson Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator in Willoughby, OH. The role focuses on operating molding machines, monitoring production, performing quality checks, and performing basic maintenance to maximize uptime.

The position runs on a 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift (Mon–Thu). Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience with injection molding equipment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience operating plastic injection molding machines.
• Proficient with the functions and capabilities of injection molding machinery.

Responsibilities

• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Operate or tend to plastic molding machines to mold thermoplastic parts.
• Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary.
• Handle and trim excess material from parts
• Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Responsible for start-up and shut-down of the injection molding machines
• Performing the color changes involved with machines
• Loading/unloading and inspection of parts
• Visually check parts for changes in color, texture and conformity with part standards.
• Report any machine deficiencies to molding maintenance.
• Maintain equipment and department clean at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Molding machine operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator.The Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operatoris responsible for operating molding machines in accordance with established best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality production of parts. This role involves monitoring processes, performing quality checks, conducting basic maintenance, and troubleshooting issues to maintain optimal machine performance. The operator plays a key role in maximizing machine uptime and supporting continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Available Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (M – TH)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Operate or tend to plastic molding machines to mold thermoplastic parts.
• Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary.
• Handle and trim excess material from parts
• Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Responsible for start-up and shut-down of the injection molding machines??
• Performing the color changes involved with machines
• Loading/unloading and inspection of parts
• Visually check parts for changes in color, texture and conformity with part standards.
• Report any machine deficiencies to molding maintenance.
• Maintain equipment and department clean at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Certifications:

• High school education or equivalent and
• 1+ years of experience operating plastic injection molding machines.
• Proficient with the functions and capabilities of injection molding machinery.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid vacation & holidays

Ericson Manufacturing Company engineers and manufactures temporary power, lighting and electrical safety products for commercial/industrial construction, facility maintenance and other industries. Family owned and operated since 1918, our mission is to safeguard jobsites with quality and innovative solutions with a commitment to products made in the USA that provide ease of use and longevity in the field.

Want to learn more about Ericson? Check out our website: www.ericson.com

Ericson offers a competitive compensation and benefit program

Ericson is an equal opportunity employer.