Plastics Machine Operator

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays

Flexible PTO

HAS, FSA and 401K matching

Paid sick time

Job summary

Kärcher is seeking a machine operator to start up, run, and shut down rotational molding machines, balance molds, and inspect parts to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include moving and changing molds, operating lifting equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace with PPE in a high-noise environment. A GED and 1+ year in rotational molding are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience in rotational molding.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency operating forklifts, scissor lifts, control panels, weight scales and power hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate (manually and automatically), and shut down rotational molding machines, making program changes as necessary to produce parts according to exact specifications.
• Balance and change out molds on each arm proficiently while keeping production timelines on track.
• De-flash and thoroughly inspect parts coming off the rotomold machine to ensure company quality standards.
• Safely maneuver material handling equipment (scissor-lift platforms, stand-up forklifts, weight scales) and operate various hand/power tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace near moving mechanical parts while using required PPE in a high-noise environment.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lifts

Control panels

Weight scales

Power hand tools

Job description

The salary range for this position is $20.00-$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday November 16th, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

This is how you WOW:

• Start up, operate (manually and automatically), and shut down rotational molding machines, making program changes as necessary to produce parts according to exact specifications.


• Balance and change out molds on each arm proficiently while keeping production timelines on track.


• De-flash and thoroughly inspect parts coming off the rotomold machine to ensure company quality standards.


• Safely maneuver material handling equipment (scissor-lift platforms, stand-up forklifts, weight scales) and operate various hand/power tools (routers, drills, band saws, hand grinders, impact wrenches).


• Maintain a clean, safe workspace near moving mechanical parts while using required PPE in a high-noise environment.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• 1+ years of related experience, with at least 3 years specifically in rotational molding.


• Proficiency operating stand-up forklifts, scissor lifts, control panels, weight scales, and a wide variety of power hand tools.


• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).


• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours, frequently walk/reach, and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.


• Basic computer skills, strong hand-eye coordination, solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, measurements), and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.


• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan


• Paid Holidays (11 per year)


• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees


• HAS, FSA and 401K matching plans


• Paid sick time, as well as short and long-term disability insurance

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed, or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran

So: Wanna WOW with us?

At Kärcher, a team of 15,330 people in 80 countries is working together to make the world a cleaner place. As a family company with a focus on sustainability, we firmly believe that the important things in life need extra care to ensure they stand the test of time and preserve their value in future too. We offer WOW solutions around the world for cleaning and care. In the everyday and in the extraordinary. With WOW products and WOW services.