Operator Lead

plastechcareersite; Rush City (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off/Employee Sick and Safe

401(k)

401(k) Discretionary Profit Sharing

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-term Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Auxiliary Benefits

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Plastech Corporation seeks a Lead Operator to oversee machine operators, ensure safe operation of injection-molding presses, and verify conformance to the Quality Inspection Plan. You will direct breaks, monitor policies, and coordinate with QA for defect checks.

The role involves maintaining supply of materials, keeping a clean and safe workplace, and assisting training for new employees. External candidates are eligible for a $500 bonus after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year experience in manufacturing and/or assembly line or related production.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedures, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and assist operators; relieve press operators for scheduled breaks.
• Monitor compliance with work policies at each press in the section.
• Inspect parts for defects in cooperation with QA Technicians ensuring conformance to specs.
• Supplies presses with materials needed for upcoming jobs and maintains flow.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and identify safety hazards.
• Record production data and ensure scrap is entered into the system.
• Coordinate with other Lead Operators and Supervisor on production and personnel matters.
• Assist in training new employees and coordinating daily press operator work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Instruction reading

Written communication

Shift handover

Safety awareness

Job description

The Lead Operator is responsible for overseeing and assisting Machine Operators to ensure they operate and maintain injection-molding presses or other manufacturing equipment safely. You will also ensure product is being produced per the Quality Inspection Plan to assure conformance to customer requirements are met. This role also provides direction and assists Operators for each scheduled break. The Lead Operator continuously monitors and ensures work policies and procedures are being followed at each press in assigned section.

Schedule & Compensation:

Plastech Corporation pays on a weekly basis. This position is on a 6/3 rotating schedule which means you will work 6 days and have the next 3 days off in a row.

Hours Available:

• 1st Shift - 7:00am to 3:30pm - $17.50 per hour
• 2nd Shift - 3:00pm to 11:30pm - $18.50 per hour
• 3rd Shift - 11:00pm-7:30am - $19.50 per hour

***External candidates receive a $500 BONUS after 90 days of employment (must meet performance and attendance requirements).

Essential Functions:

• Provides direction and assists operators when needed. Relieves Press Operators for each scheduled break.
• Continuously monitors and ensures work policies and procedures are being followed at each press in assigned section.
• Inspects parts for visual defects such as shorts, flash, contamination, etc. in cooperation with the QA Technicians ensuring conformance to product specifications.
• Supplies each press in assigned section with the necessary materials needed for upcoming jobs such as packaging, components, labels, etc. Also continuously supplies materials throughout the shift to keep each job running.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment. Identifies and resolves potential safety hazards.
• Completes Lead Operator count sheet to keep track of product being taken off the production floor and brought to warehouse. Also ensures the press operator is entering scrap into the IQMS Real Time Monitoring System.
• Coordinates with the other Lead Operators and the Operator Supervisor on all production and personnel matters as needed to meet work objectives.
• Works closely with the Operator Supervisor on coordinating training new employees and coordinating the daily work of the Press Operators.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

Knowledge, Education, Experience and/or Certifications:

• Preferred one year experience in manufacturing and/or assembly line or related production.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proven leadership skills.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Picture Packet, IOP, procedure manual, and safety rules.
• Fill out general communication paperwork in written form legibly so as to be understood.
• Must be able to verbally pass on information to the next shift.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but non-engaging, written and oral instructions.

Key Attributes:

• Problem solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and maintain necessary communication.
• Interpersonal skills: Maintain open communication with fellow employees, supervision, and management, remain open to others' ideas, and exhibit willingness to try new things.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Quality control: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently be at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Professionalism: Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Confidentiality: Hold confidential information received from the company in strict confidence and exercise a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off/Employee Sick and Safe Time (PTO/ESST)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Auxiliary Benefits
• Vision Insurance

Pre-employment drug screening and/or testing is required.

Our Rush City, MN facility is located within 30 miles of Hinckley, Mora, Braham, Stanchfield, Cambridge, Isanti, North Branch, Wyoming, Lindstrom, and Chisago, MN and Grantsburg, WI!