Plastic Injection Press Operator

Alexandria Industries; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PPE Reimbursement

Company Provided Uniforms

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Job summary

Alexandria Industries is seeking a Plastics Injection Molding Press Operator to produce parts in the plastics molding department in alignment with customer specifications and company quality standards.

You will ensure production processes are accurate and efficient while maintaining safety and quality across the facility. The role emphasizes teamwork, continual learning, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety concerns and ability to follow safety guidelines.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills for production and quality checks.
• Willingness to participate in on-the-job training on site.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety as the top priority and maintain a safe work environment.
• Clean vacuum systems, clear alarms, purge the press, keep a tidy area.
• Operate the press for high-volume parts and inspect/package to spec.
• Maintain the stated part output and keep learning on the job.
• Be a team player; forklift certification may be required (training provided).

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Math skills

On-the-job training

Tools

Calculator

Basic tools

Job description

Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $24.40 USD. The anticipated pay range for this position is budgeted. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Plastics Injection Molding Press Operator is responsible for making parts in our plastics molding department, while ensuring finished parts meet customer specifications and company quality standards. This position is also responsible for ensuring that production processes are accurate and efficient, and that safety and quality standards are maintained throughout all areas in the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines.
• Cleaning vacuum systems, clearing alarms, purging out the press, maintaining a clean, neat, work area.
• Be able to run high volume parts and being able to inspect and package them correctly.
• Being able to maintain the quoted part per our output.
• This job requires the operator to be paying attention and keep learning.
• Forklift certification may be required, (will train on site).
• Be a team player.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to recognize safety concerns
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Basic math skills
• Ability to take part in continuous training (on the job training on site)

EQUIPMENT USED

• Utility knife for trimming parts.
• Calculator
• Very basic tools.

Comp and Benefits

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Company Provided Work Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE Reimbursement

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