Plaque Operator

DuPont; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a Plaque Operator in Newark, Delaware. This hands-on manufacturing role involves operating production equipment and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a minimum of one year of manufacturing experience.

Success in this position requires strong math and mechanical skills, a safety-first mindset, and a willingness to collaborate with engineering and production teams. A comprehensive pay and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and understand operating procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate press lines and related production equipment.
• Conduct inspections and record dimensions.
• Troubleshoot quality issues.

Skills

Strong math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

SAP

MES workflows

Job description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.

Join our Pencader team as a Plaque Operator and play an important role in creating critical, high-performance plaques used across a variety of industries and technologies.

In this hands‑on manufacturing role, you will operate production equipment, support quality standards, and work with a collaborative team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate press lines, ovens, and related production equipment
• Inspect plaques and accurately record dimensions to meet quality plans and customer specifications
• Help identify and troubleshoot quality issues to support root‑cause problem solving
• Remove scrap from presses and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Report plaque counts and labor information accurately and on time
• Support housekeeping, 5S, and other continuous improvement practices
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to help meet daily production needs

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong math skills, including decimals, measurements to thousandths of an inch, addition, subtraction, and multiplication
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Good time management and the ability to stay organized in a production environment

What Helps You Succeed:

• A safety‑first mindset
• Strong attention to quality and detail
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Team‑oriented approach
• Problem‑solving skills
• Reliability and accountability

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and understand operating procedures
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to doing quality work
• Demonstrated commitment to safety

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and production specifications
• Previous hands‑on experience in a skilled manufacturing environment
• Experience operating or maintaining powdered metal and resin presses
• Knowledge of SAP and MES workflows

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift resin bags and drums weighing up to 25 kg/55 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods during production work
• Ability to complete data entry and other office‑related tasks, which may require sitting for periods of time

Additional Information:

• Other duties may be assigned by the Pencader Shapes Area Manager and/or Line Supervisor based on business and production needs
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non‑U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization due to required Export Compliance

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.