Molding Operator 2nd shift

Flex-N-Gate; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Safety and training programs

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking an Operator (Molding) to support automotive component manufacturing on our Michigan lines. You will operate injection molding equipment, inspect parts for quality, and ensure compliance with IATF 1649 and ISO 14001. The role emphasizes good attendance, teamwork, communication, and attention to detail while contributing to a safe, efficient production area.

We offer comprehensive benefits, training, and opportunities for growth within a large, respected automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• 1+ year experience in Automotive Industry
• Basic Math Skills
• Reading and Comprehension Skills

Responsibilities

• Removing parts from various injection molding machines.
• Clean, inspect and perform cosmetic functions to the component part.
• Degating of parts using ceramic knife.
• Removal of parts from degater machine.
• Sanding of parts.
• Flaming of parts.
• Hand trimming – ceramic / swivel knife.
• Maintains records of production and scrap figures.
• Maintains equipment and keeps work area clean.

Skills

Good Attendance

Work Well with Others

Communication

Team Work

Attention to detail

Quality Orientation

Operating Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

1+ year experience in Automotive Industry

Basic Math Skills

Reading and Comprehension Skills

Job description

Flex-N-Gate Operator (Molding)

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Core Competencies

• Good Attendance
• Work Well with Others
• Communication
• Team Work
• Attention to detail
• Quality Orientation
• Operating Equipment

Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• 1+ year experience in Automotive Industry
• Basic Math Skills
• Reading and Comprehension Skills

Job Duties

• Removing parts from various injection molding machines.
• Clean, inspect and perform several cosmetic functions to the component part that would include:
• degating of parts using ceramic knife
• removal of parts from degater machine
• sanding of parts
• flaming of parts
• hand trimming – ceramic / swivel knife
• Performs assembly functions on some component parts, operation of tape machine or case cutter.
• Moves materials and boxes, packages component parts into either cardboard container part racks or totes.
• Maintains records of production and scrap figures.
• Maintains equipment and keeps work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Follow and support company IATF 1649 and ISO 14001 policies, procedures and instructions.
• Have the ability to stop the process in the event of Nonconformity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Regular need to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear; taste; and smell.
• Regular need to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Regular vision requirements include the ability for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Standing, twisting, bending and walking.
• Exposure to manufacturing/plant environment.

This job description is not inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.