Operator - 1st Shift

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.; Town of Darlington (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

PTO and 10 holidays

Company events

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking an operator for its plastic molding machine in Town of Darlington, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include manually operating the safety door on the molding machine, performing secondary operations on molded parts, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Candidates should be able to perform their duties safely, understand emergency protocols, and adhere to company policies. Benefits include medical coverage, a competitive 401(k), PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate molding machine safely and efficiently.
• Capable of performing trimming and secondary operations on molded parts.
• Understand and follow safety procedures during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Manually operate safety door on molding machine.
• Perform secondary operations to complete molded parts.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and workspace.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; clean auxiliary equipment like hoppers, grinders and dryers as required.

Job description

Responsible for manually operating safety door on molding machine to extract molded parts or load molding fixtures/hand loads, to produce plastic parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must remain at machine for duration of shift as required except for scheduled break times
• Required to perform secondary operations on molded parts to include trimming with knives and/or clippers, use of hand or power tools to separate molded parts from hand loads
• Capable of shutting down a machine in an emergency
• Clean all auxiliary equipment to include hoppers, grinders and dryers as needed
• Identify and understand material tickets
• Safely answer alarms on the machine
• Shut off water to the mold in case of a large leak
• Collect first shots and last shots
• Correctly complete Production Orders and Machine Cards
• Use limit samples/workmanship standards properly
• Understand and perform rework procedures
• Be available to work overtime as needed.
• If something doesn’t seem quite right question it and report it to your supervisor immediately.
• To adhere to all company policies regarding conduct, safety practices, and job performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Strategic planning for the growth and success of McDonald Plastic Molding.

• Participate in-group and individual training.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner while supporting and encouraging the company’s safety culture.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Perform all job duties with a positive, collaborative, and encouraging attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

McDonald Plastic Molding is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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