Plastics Injection Machine Operator – 1st shift Monday - Friday 7 am to 3:30 pm

Grand Haven Custom Molding; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Haven Custom Molding is seeking an entry-level Plastics Injection Machine Operator to support the production of high-quality injection-molded parts. The role performs inspections, sorts and packages finished products, and completes required production documentation while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include meeting productivity goals, identifying defective parts, communicating issues to the Shift Supervisor, maintaining a clean workspace, and complying with

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and gauge inspections of injection-molded parts according to specifications.
• Sort finished products and discard defective parts.
• Package acceptable finished parts according to customer specs.
• Accurately complete production and quality documentation.
• Communicate suspected production or quality problems to the Shift Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Job description

The Plastics Injection Machine Operator is an entry-level manufacturing position responsible for supporting the production of high-quality injection-molded parts. This position performs visual and gauge inspections, sorts and packages finished products, identifies defective parts, and completes required production documentation while meeting established quality, safety, and productivity standards.

• Meet or exceed established productivity goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Perform visual and gauge inspections of injection-molded parts according to product specifications.
• Remove, lift, and carry finished parts from production belts or equipment as required.
• Sort finished products and identify and discard defective or nonconforming parts.
• Package acceptable finished parts according to customer and product specifications.
• Accurately complete control plans and required production and quality documentation.
• Promptly communicate suspected production, equipment, or quality problems to the Shift Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform housekeeping activities as needed.
• Assist with proper waste disposal and recycling activities.
• Follow established safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Work cooperatively with team members to support production goals.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Positive and dependable work attitude.
• Ability to work overtime as required based on customer and production demands.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, reach, lift, and perform repetitive manufacturing tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required.
• Ability to safely perform the physical duties associated with a manufacturing environment.

This position works in a plastics injection molding manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to production machinery, moving equipment, noise, and other conditions typical of a manufacturing facility. Employees are expected to follow all established safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.

All team members are expected to work effectively with employees at all levels of the company and represent Grand Haven Custom Molding in a professional and ethical manner consistent with the company’s mission and values.