Ovens - Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Elkhart Plastics; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Plastics is seeking a Machine Operator for the 3rd shift (Sun-Wed, 7:30pm–6:00am). You will operate molding equipment to produce quality parts, following setup sheets and maintaining equipment to meet ISO standards, with a $20/hour base plus $1 shift premium.

The role involves handling ovens, cranes, forklifts and hand tools, and requires ability to read and write English, plus 1–2 years in manufacturing. Safety and quality are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate and maintain industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all necessary information and tools required for each job are in place before work begins.
• Pull and review setup sheets prior to starting a job.
• Maintain equipment required for molding machines.
• Stage products properly after molding and move to required staging locations.
• Complete all assigned projects by the due date.
• Review production priorities.
• Meet or exceed all training requirements including ISO standards.
• Meet or exceed production targets.
• Produce molded products using designated methods (e.g., ovens, cranes, hand tools).
• Inspect products for conformance to quality standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Read and write English

Hand and power tools

Operate industrial equipment

Tools

Overhead crane

Ovens

Forklifts

Pallet jack

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

Shift Schedule and Pay:

3rd shift: Sunday thru Wednesday 7:30pm to 6:00am : $20.00 per hour + $1.00 shift premium

Job Overview:

The responsibility of the Machine Operator is to operate molding equipment to produce various molded products to efficiency and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all necessary information and tools required for each job are in place before work begins.
• Pull and review setup sheets prior to starting a job.
• Maintains equipment required for molding machines.
• Stages products properly after molding and move to required staging locations.
• Complete all assigned projects by the due date.
• Review production priorities.
• Must meet or exceed all training requirements including those related to ISO standards and attend scheduled shift meetings or other meetings required.
• Meets or exceeds production targets.
• Produces molded products using various methods designated for the job. These methods include, but not limited to:
• Use of oven controls.
• Use of overhead crane.
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Use of pallet jack.
• Use of open flame.
• Inspects product for conformance to quality standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to read and write proficiently in English
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to operate and maintain industrial equipment

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred

Working Conditions

Able to work in a hot humid environment for extended periods of time.

This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include, but not limited to:

• Ovens, torches, and rotating tools
• Forklifts and other moving machinery
• Loud work environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary with intermediate walking throughout the shift. Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance and must be able to transport these up to 20 feet.
• Frequently positions self to maneuver around the parts, materials, and molds. Must be able to operate the hand and tools and write legible.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.