Ovens - Operator, Oven

Elkhart Plastics; Atlantic (IA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Plastics is seeking a Machine Operator to run molding equipment and produce parts that meet quality and efficiency standards.

You will review setup sheets, prepare tools, and stage finished items while maintaining equipment and safety practices on site in a typical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate molding equipment to produce products meeting quality standards.
• Review setup sheets and ensure tools are in place before starting.
• Maintain molding equipment and staging of product after molding.
• Meet production targets and complete assigned projects on time.
• Adhere to ISO training requirements and participate in shift meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

English literacy

Hand tools

Industrial equipment operation

Tools

Ovens

Torch

Rotating tools

Forklifts

Molds handling

Job description

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

• Ensures 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 product properly after molding and move to required staging locations.
• Complete all assigned projects by due date.

• Review production priorities.
• Must meet or exceed all training requirements including those related to ISO standards and attends scheduled shift meetings or other meetings required.

• Meets or exceeds production targets.

• Produces molded product 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

• Good 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 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.