Night Shift Press Operator — Quality & Safety Focus

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 26,719 - 38,055; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stable manufacturing environment

Career growth opportunities

Team culture focused on safety and QA

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Scranton, PA is seeking a reliable Press Operator to operate and monitor press equipment, ensure product quality, and support safe, efficient production.

This night shift role offers hands-on maintenance, basic troubleshooting, color changeovers, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Forklift operating experience or certification preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and experience using production or ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to use measuring devices and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a collaborative, customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and reliable attendance.
• Adaptable, dependable, and motivated to learn new skills while growing your career in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate press equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor press operation and adjust for quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs.
• Set up changeovers and purge systems.
• Clean and maintain molds; ensure 5S standards.
• Calibrate equipment and tools as required.
• Inspect finished products for quality.
• Label products, sheets, and skids accurately.
• Maintain production output and inventory accuracy.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on schedule.
• Record transactions in Movex ERP.
• Print work orders and monitor production schedules.
• Safely operate forklift for materials movement.
• Monitor batches and density as needed.
• Communicate status and issues to the team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math

ERP systems

Safety awareness

Production experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Movex ERP

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Scranton, PA is seeking a reliable Press Operator to operate and monitor press equipment, ensure product quality, and support safe, efficient production.

This night shift role offers hands-on maintenance, basic troubleshooting, color changeovers, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.