Operator-2nd

QPS Employment Group; Town of Darlington (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking an Operator in Wisconsin to join a plastics manufacturing team. Wage is $19.50 per hour on the 2nd shift, with opportunities to learn molding and inspection while supporting safety and quality standards.

You will perform manufacturing, rework, inspection, loading inserts, trimming flash, and assembling as needed, adhering to policies and maintaining clean, organized workstations.

Qualifications

• Standing for long periods on a production line.
• Lift up to 25 lbs during shifts.
• Ability to work in a warm manufacturing environment.
• Alternate between standing and sitting as required by the shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, rework, and inspection operations to produce an acceptable product.
• Remain at the workstation unless relieved or unless tasks require movement between stations.
• Load inserts, trim flash, and snip gates as required.
• Print, assemble, sort, drill, or gauge parts as needed.
• Maintain standard cycles and report leaks or safety issues.
• Follow safety policies and report mold or equipment problems promptly.
• Provide guidance to relieving operators and assist with packaging and labeling as instructed.

Skills

Standing for long periods

Lift up to 25 lbs

Work in warm environment

Stand/sit alternation

Job description

Position Title: Operator

Wage: $19.50 per hour Shift: 2nd

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.

Operator Responsibilities

• 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.

About us

QPS Employment Group is a full‑service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

• Access to sought‑after positions with leading employers
• Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
• Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.