Operator-3rd

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

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a plastics operator for the 3rd shift in Wisconsin. The role involves molding, inspection, and various support tasks to ensure high-quality products. Safety and efficiency are emphasized in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position offers hands-on skill development in molding and inspection processes with opportunities to learn multiple operations. Training and teamwork are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing, rework, and inspection operations to produce acceptable products.
• Stay at workstation unless relieved or reassigned.
• Monitor molds and prevent parts from being closed or sprue buildup.
• Load inserts, trim flash and snip gates as required.
• Print, assemble, sort, drill, or gauge parts as needed.
• Maintain standard cycles and monitor for leaks.
• Report safety or equipment issues promptly to supervision.
• Follow instructions and note changes in machinery sounds.
• Communicate with relieving operator and pass on information.
• Perform inspector functions and any packaging/labeling tasks as instructed.
• Review posted part quality and safety information at work station.
• Prepare for post-molding operations (assemble, glue, polish).
• Keep workstation clean and assist in training new operators.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Job description

Position Title: Operator Wage: $19.50 per hour Shift: 3rd

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.

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