Operator-2nd Monroe

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

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Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking an Operator for a plastics manufacturing environment on the 2nd shift. The role involves performing molding, inspection, and related tasks to produce high-quality parts while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring equipment, loading inserts, trimming excess, and assisting in packaging as required. The position requires standing most of the shift, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working in a warm environment.

Qualifications

• Standing in one place for long periods; some bending.
• Lift up to 25 lbs throughout the shift.
• Able to work in a warm environment.
• Able to alternate between standing and sitting in certain areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, rework, and inspection operations to produce acceptable products.
• Monitor molds and tooling to prevent defects and ensure proper shutdown readiness.
• Load inserts, trim flash, and trim gates; print, assemble, drill, gauge parts as needed.
• Maintain cycles, monitor for leaks, and report safety or equipment malfunctions.
• Follow instructions, relay information to relieving operators, and perform inspection/packaging tasks as assigned.
• Review job station information on part quality, packaging, and safety; keep work area clean.

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.

Benefits

• 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!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.