Plastic Molding Machine Operator

Forcepersonnelok

Oklahoma City (OK)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Forcepersonnelok is seeking experienced Plastic Molding Machine Operators in Oklahoma City to join a plastics manufacturer with a long-standing history. You will operate injection molding equipment, monitor cycles, inspect parts, load materials, and maintain production standards across shifts.

This full-time, temp-to-hire role offers multiple shifts (1st-3rd), overtime, and a path to long-term employment in a facility with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, or related production experience.
Experience working in a production environment.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
Strong attention to quality and safety.
Dependable attendance.
Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
Ability to remain productive throughout the entire shift.
Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

Operate plastic molding and casting machinery.
Monitor injection molding equipment during production runs.
Produce molded components according to specifications.
Load raw materials into equipment.
Position molds and machine components.
Secure mold sections for proper operation.
Start and stop molding machines as required.
Monitor machine cycles.
Removing completed molded parts.
Inspect finished products for quality.
Identify surface defects, flaws, or inconsistencies.
Separating defective products from acceptable parts.
Ensuring molded products meet production specifications.
Adjusting machine settings when authorized.
Monitoring molding temperature.
Monitoring material volume.
Monitoring machine pressure.
Monitoring cycle and curing times.
Assisting with machine adjustments and setup.
Supporting mold changes when required.
Helping troubleshoot basic production or quality issues.
Maintaining accurate production flow.
Keeping machinery and surrounding work areas clean and organized.
Following all production and safety procedures.
Communicating equipment or quality concerns to supervisors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of manufacturing/production experience

Job description

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple Shifts Available

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire / Long-Term Opportunity

Industry: Plastic Manufacturing / Injection Molding

We are currently seeking experienced and dependable Plastic Molding Machine Operators to join the production team of one of Oklahoma’s established plastic manufacturing companies. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous injection molding, plastic manufacturing, machine operation, assembly, or production experience who are looking for steady work with a respected manufacturer. Our client has been serving the plastics industry since 1963 and has grown into an operation with a global presence. The company places a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, consistency, and the people who keep production moving. As a Plastic Molding Machine Operator, you will play an important role in producing high-quality molded products while monitoring machinery, inspecting finished parts, and maintaining production standards throughout your shift.

Available Shifts

1st Shift: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
2nd Shift: 3:50 PM-12:10 AM
3rd Shift: 11:30 PM-8:10 AM

The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, with some Saturdays required depending on workload and production schedules. Candidates should also be available for overtime when needed.

What You'll Be Doing

Plastic Molding Machine Operators are responsible for safely operating equipment that shapes plastic and other materials through injection molding and related manufacturing processes. Responsibilities may include:

Operating plastic molding and casting machinery
Monitoring injection molding equipment throughout production runs
Producing molded plastic components according to company specifications
Loading raw materials into equipment
Positioning molds and machine components
Securing mold sections for proper operation
Starting and stopping molding machines as required
Monitoring machine cycles
Removing completed molded parts
Inspecting finished products for quality
Identifying surface defects, flaws, or inconsistencies
Separating defective products from acceptable parts
Ensuring molded products meet production specifications
Adjusting machine settings when authorized
Monitoring molding temperature
Monitoring material volume
Monitoring machine pressure
Monitoring cycle and curing times
Assisting with machine adjustments and setup
Supporting mold changes when required
Helping troubleshoot basic production or quality issues
Maintaining accurate production flow
Keeping machinery and surrounding work areas clean and organized
Following all production and safety procedures
Communicating equipment or quality concerns to supervisors

This position is best suited for candidates who are comfortable working around automated and semi-automated production machinery. Operators may be responsible for monitoring several important factors during the molding process, including:

Temperature
Pressure
Material flow
Injection volume
Cycle time
Mold positioning
Cooling or curing time
Product consistency
Surface quality

Quality Control Responsibilities

Visually inspecting molded components
Checking parts for cracks, warping, discoloration, or other defects
Confirming finished products meet specifications
Identifying recurring quality issues
Reporting production concerns to leadership
Preventing defective parts from continuing through production
Maintaining consistency between production cycles
Following established quality-control procedures

Mold & Process Improvement

Mold development
Mold setup
Mold modifications
Testing new molding processes
Developing improved molding techniques
Adjusting production procedures
Improving efficiency
Reducing material waste
Reducing defective parts
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 1 year of manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, or related production experience
Experience working in a production environment
Ability to follow detailed work instructions
Strong attention to quality and safety
Dependable attendance
Ability to work effectively as part of a production team
Ability to remain productive throughout the entire shift
Willingness to work overtime when required

Preferred Experience