Moulding Production Operator – Quality & Setup

USG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off & holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

USG is seeking a manufacturing associate in New York to ensure product specifications are met through equipment adjustments and routine maintenance. You will conduct quality checks, record outcomes in the MDIS system, and handle changeovers by adjusting settings while maintaining site safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires proficiency with data entry, reading gauges, and using common hand tools, plus forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a manufacturing setting in a safe manner and follow all plant safety rules and practices.
• Maintain a high standard for housekeeping within the work area.
• Computer skills needed for data entry and reporting.
• Recognize measurements that are outside of a specified range.
• Read measuring devices - tape measure and micrometer.
• Read and complete documented inspection procedures.
• Follow instructions on printed work orders to complete tasks.
• Navigate Microsoft Outlook for work-related e-mail.
• Ability to learn to operate plant equipment.
• Familiar with common hand tools and how to use them.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues within a process.
• Good communication with co-workers.
• Recognize unsafe conditions or hazards.
• Cooperate with safety/quality/production teams.
• Learn procedures and retain information for continuous use.
• Use online tools to monitor product specifications.
• Make machine/process adjustments to meet specs.
• Forklift operation training/certification knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Make equipment adjustments to ensure specifications are met.
• Perform quality checks and record results.
• Change equipment settings during changeovers.
• Record all production numbers in the MDIS system.
• Perform some routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing safety

Data entry

Measurement interpretation

Reading gauges

Work instructions

Outlook proficiency

Learn plant equipment

Hand tools usage

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Procedural learning

Online monitoring tools

Machine/Process adjustment

Forklift operation/certification

Job description

USG is seeking a manufacturing associate in New York to ensure product specifications are met through equipment adjustments and routine maintenance. You will conduct quality checks, record outcomes in the MDIS system, and handle changeovers by adjusting settings while maintaining site safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires proficiency with data entry, reading gauges, and using common hand tools, plus forklift certification.