Operator-1st

QPS Employment Group; Town of Darlington (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking an Operator for a plastics manufacturing role on the 1st shift. You will participate in molding, inspection, and assembly tasks to produce high-quality parts in a fast-paced environment focused on safety and quality.

You will operate equipment, monitor molds, perform post-molding operations, and help train newer operators while maintaining clean, organized workstations and following all company safety standards.

Qualifications

• Standing in one place for long periods.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in a warm environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, rework, and inspection operations to produce an acceptable product.
• Monitor molds and sprue to prevent build-up and ensure quality.
• Load inserts, trim flash, and snip gates as required; print, assemble, and gauge parts as needed.
• Maintain standard cycles and monitor for leaks in water or oil systems.
• Report safety malfunctions and mold/equipment issues to supervision.
• Assist in training new operators and keep workstation clean and organized.

Job description

Operator Wage: $17.50 per hour Shift: 1st Join a dynamic manufacturing team in the plastics industry, where you will play a vital role in producing high-quality products through various molding and inspection processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop hands‑on skills in a fast-paced environment committed to safety and quality.

• Perform manufacturing, rework, and inspection operations necessary to produce an acceptable product.
• Remain at the workstation unless relieved by an authorized employee or unless assigned job requires the employee to move between workstations.
• Watching molds so parts are not closed in and the sprue is not stringing causing build up on mold.
• Loading inserts properly if required & trim flash and snip gates properly.
• Print, Assemble, Sort, Drill, or Gauge parts as required.
• Maintain standard cycles & Watch and report for water or oil leaks.
• Watch and report any safety malfunctions, such as, drop bar failure, drill press guards, etc.
• Listen to instructions and changing sounds of machinery. (Noise of mold, machine, grinder, pump, drop bar).
• Pass on information and instructions to the relieving operator.
• Perform any inspector functions at the job station as instructed and perform any packaging and labeling functions as instructed.
• Familiarize self with all information posted at the job station pertaining to part quality, packaging requirements, method of operations, and safety.
• Use all time allocated before the start of each shift to review and perform the same job functions without disruptions.
• Perform any post-molding operations as required at the job station, including assemble, glue, polish.
• Grind runner, sprues, and other scrap as required in such a manner as not to damage the equipment from overload.
• Call for and notify supervision in a timely manner if trouble develops with the mold or equipment or quality problems arise.
• Adhere to all company policies regarding conduct, safety practices, job performance, and quality standards, etc.
• Keep their immediate workstation clean & assist in the training of inexperienced operators as instructed by supervision.

Operator Requirements:

• Standing in one place for long periods of time and some bending (45-degree angle).
• Lift up to 25lbs throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a warm environment.
• Able to alternate between standing and sitting in certain work areas.

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