Molding Operator - 2nd Shift

Techniplas; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Techniplas in Anderson, South Carolina is looking for a Molding Operator responsible for manufacturing products with a focus on quality and safety. This full-time position requires adherence to procedures to achieve optimal productivity and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should have at least a high school diploma and a background in plastic injection molding is preferred. The role involves monitoring product quality, maintaining the work area, and actively participating in problem-solving activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Background in plastic injection molding is helpful.
• Ability to be a reliable, responsible team player.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products using processing equipment and hand assembly.
• Ensure products meet quality standards to avoid defects.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in training and development programs.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Plastic Injection Molding

Job description

The Molding Operator are responsible for manufacturing products utilizing primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly. Following all procedures and work instructions, achieve optimal productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Protect our customers to ensure each product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances.
• Correctly record good production and scrap every hour on production paperwork and on the production pace board per work instructions.
• Correctly evaluate part quality based on part quality inspection instructions.
• Careful handling of parts based on work instructions.
• Handle each and every part with care from inspection to pack out to ensure the customers receives a quality product with no molding defects or handling/cosmetic defects.
• Correct application of all internal and external labels when required, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging.
• Daily review all applicable quality alerts to keep you informed that a defect has escaped and reduce risk of a repeat failure while a permanent corrective action is put in place.
• Immediately notify Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks (ie, sample boards, inspection instructions, SPC, etc.).
• Escalate production and quality issues/concerns to Supervisor during production, follow escalation policy.
• Keep work area clean and organized in an effort to increase efficiencies and reduce risk of the product being damaged.
• Participate in team problem solving activities (ie, 8D’s, communication meetings, etc).
• Continuously focused on improving processes and participating in training and development programs
• Proactively participate in Kaizen events, and safety events
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ie, Quality Manual, Associate Handbook, etc).
• Comply with all Techniplas Environmental Requirements and Policies
• Report all Environmental incidents to immediate supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Full-time position

Sunday - Thursday, core work hours 3rd shift 11:00pm- 7:30am

Flexible hours to be available

Must be available to work weekends when requested by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred.
• Plastic Injection Molding background is helpful.
• Demonstrated ability to be a reliable, responsible team player focused on producing a top-quality product.