MOLDING SHIFT A OPERATOR

Colonial Group; Morehead (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Molding Production Specialist to efficiently produce and inspect components, ensuring high-quality parts. You will prioritize safety, maintain 5S, and use visual tools to streamline workflow, while adhering to environmental and PPE guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced setting, with opportunities to cross-train and contribute to continuous improvement within the molding department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English instructions.
• Basic math calculations.
• Ability to follow instructions and solve simple problems.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety, quality and on-time delivery.
• Maintain a well-organized 5S working area.
• Use visual management tools to communicate workflow.
• Follow environmental and safety regulations, including PPE usage.
• Report environmental concerns or safety incidents to management.
• Willingness to work overtime with limited notice.
• Perform tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Cross-train on molding presses and/or other departments.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Math basics

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Molding Production Specialist

Overview:

The Molding Operator plays a vital role in the Molding Department by efficiently producing and rigorously inspecting components to guarantee the consistent delivery of high-quality parts.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes safety, quality, and efficient product delivery in all tasks.
• Establishes and sustains a well-organized 5S working area.
• Utilizes and maintains visual management tools to ensure clear communication and workflow.
• Follows all environmental guidelines and safety regulations, including proper PPE usage.
• Promptly communicates any environmental concerns or safety incidents to management.
• Willingness to work overtime when required with limited notice.
• Perform tasks effectively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and is willing to cross-train on other molding presses and/or other departments.
• Contributes effectively to a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

• Physically capable of lifting to 30 lbs.

Desired Skills and Experience:

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates the following:

• Preference for a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
• Proficiency in English, with the ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, as well as communicate clearly with various colleagues.
• Competency in basic mathematical calculations.
• The ability to use common sense and reasoning to understand and execute instructions presented in various formats. Must be able to solve basic problems involving concrete details in standard situations.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure they can perform the essential job duties.

Responsibility and authority to ensure quality products and service to our customers:

All employees must understand, support and participate in the company's Quality Plan, including quality objectives and quality commitment by being able to:

• Explain the intent and components of the Policy, including an overview of QS-9000 Quality Management Systems, procedures and work instructions associated with this job.
• Explain the function of this job and how it helps to create quality parts and services.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities in products, processes, and/or quality systems.
• Identify and record any problems in products, processes, and/or quality systems.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through established systems.
• Verify the implementation of solutions to ensure successful resolutions.

Contain non-conformities and alter the process until deficiency or unsatisfactory condition is corrected.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, use hands to finger dexterity, handle and feel, reach with arms and hands, and talk and hear.

The employee is sometimes required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and sit. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee will be required to lift 10 - 50 lbs. consistently daily.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions in some areas require that personal protective equipment be worn including but not limited to steel-toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, ring and watch covers, belt buckle covers, and gloves. All employees of RESRG Automotive are expected to comply with the safety policies.

The employee will be exposed to toxic and corrosive chemicals. The employee may encounter exposure to fumes or airborne particles. The employee may also encounter wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, working in high, precarious places, proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to electrical shock and radiation.

Noise levels are moderate.

The employee will need to wear shoes, a shirt and all protective equipment relevant to working with hazardous chemicals.

About RESRG Automotive

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.