Molding Press Operator - 1st Shift

Exalta Group; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalta Group is seeking a Molding Press Operator for the 1st shift in Kenosha, WI. You will set up, operate, and tend to silicone rubber injection molding presses to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints and work orders, maintaining equipment, inspecting parts, and ensuring documentation in the ERP system. Prior ISO/FDA experience is a plus; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of silicone injection molding experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficient in calipers, micrometers, pin gauges and drop indicators.
• Experience in ISO/FDA environment preferred.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
• Excellent manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and over.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and tend to silicone rubber injection molding presses and mold rubber products to meet customer specifications.
• Read specifications, blueprints and work orders to determine setups, temperatures and time settings.
• Observe automatic machines to ensure proper functionality and make adjustments as necessary.
• Measure and visually inspect molded components for surface and dimension defects.
• Prepare molds and components prior to molding.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain maintenance logs.
• Adjust valves and dials to regulate pressure, temperature, speed and feed rates.
• Remove parts and dies from machines after production runs.
• Maintain documentation in ERP system for all production data.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Drop indicators

Job description

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Molding Press Operator - 1st Shift

Molding Regular Full-Time Direct Kenosha, WI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1542

Position Summary: Setup, operate and tend to silicone rubber injection molding presses and mold rubber products to meet customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setup, operate and tend to silicone rubber injection molding machines to mold parts and meet customer requirements.
• Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold rubber materials, as well as plan production sequences.
• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure proper functionality and to ensure that molded components meet specifications and make adjustments as necessary.
• Measure and visually inspect molded components for surface and dimension defects and to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Preparation of all molds and components prior to molding.
• Perform basic maintenance work on molds, rails, pins and mold presses, including all tooling.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed and maintain maintenance logs.
• Adjust valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Remove parts and dies from machines as production runs are finished.
• Smooth and clean inner surfaces of molds.
• Inspection, and verification/validation for molds and mold pins.
• Cleaning/deflashing of molded components.
• Track inventory levels of silicone.
• Meet established setup and production efficiency and effectiveness standards.
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of all required paperwork and production data in ERP system. Maintain all documentation as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• 1-3 years of silicone injection molding experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, pin gauges and drop indicators.
• Experience is ISO/FDA environment preferred.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
• Excellent manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and over.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Includes exposure to extreme heat from molding presses.
• Work environment is temperature controlled.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Requires bending and twisting.

Education, Certifications, and/or Licenses Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXALTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect every employee as an individual, and we hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and potential - without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.