Molding Operator: Quality & Kaizen Focus

Techniplas; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Techniplas in Anderson, SC is seeking a Product Care Associate to support manufacturing of plastic components and multifunctional surfaces for automotive and other markets. You will follow work instructions, record production data, and help ensure every part meets quality criteria while complying with safety policies.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts, labeling correctly, and participating in problem solving and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Protect our customers to ensure each product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances.
• Record good production and scrap every hour on production paperwork and on the production pace board per work instructions.
• Evaluate part quality based on part quality inspection instructions.
• Carefully handle parts from inspection to pack out to ensure a quality product with no molding defects or handling/cosmetic defects.
• Apply all internal and external labels correctly and remove old labels from returnable packaging when required.
• Review quality alerts daily to stay informed of defects and prevent recurrence while corrective actions are implemented.
• Notify Supervisor of discrepancies to quality checks and escalate production and quality issues as needed.
• Keep work area clean and organized to increase efficiency and reduce risk of product damage.
• Participate in team problem solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 8D, etc).

Skills

Reliable team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Techniplas in Anderson, SC is seeking a Product Care Associate to support manufacturing of plastic components and multifunctional surfaces for automotive and other markets. You will follow work instructions, record production data, and help ensure every part meets quality criteria while complying with safety policies.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts, labeling correctly, and participating in problem solving and safety initiatives.