Operator-3rd Darlington

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 for a plastics manufacturing facility in Wisconsin. The role involves operating molding and inspection processes, loading inserts, trimming flash, and performing post-molding tasks as required.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, work in a warm environment, and follow safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team and contribute to producing high-quality products while adhering to production schedules and training

Qualifications

• Standing in one place for long periods, with some bending.
• 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.

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.
• Watch molds to prevent parts from closing in and avoid sprue stringing causing build up on mold.
• Load inserts properly and trim flash and snip gates as required.
• Print, assemble, sort, drill, or gauge parts as required.
• Maintain standard cycles and watch for water or oil leaks; report issues.
• Watch and report any safety malfunctions, such as drop bar failure or drill press guards issues.
• Listen to instructions and changing sounds of machinery; report anomalies.
• Pass on information to relieving operator and perform inspection and packaging tasks as instructed.
• Familiarize self with part quality, packaging requirements, methods of operation, and safety postings.
• Use all time allocated before the start of each shift to review and perform the same job functions without disruptions.
• Perform post-molding operations as required (assembly, glue, polish).
• Grind runners, sprues, and other scrap without damaging equipment.
• Notify supervision promptly if mold or equipment or quality problems arise.
• Adhere to company policies on conduct, safety, performance and quality.

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 include but are not limited to:

• 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.

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

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