Precision Rubber Injection Molder Operator

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Lighting Inc. in the United States seeks a production operator to draw fiberglass rods, preheat and load them into molds for over-molding with rubber. Heavier rods require overhead cranes and custom manipulators, while operators ensure 100% inspection and trim for quality parts.

You will report any process issues, segregate scrap when needed, and complete daily production paperwork while maintaining strict safety and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Good communication, reading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with others.
• Willingness to support other operations or departments as needed.
• Must be comfortable wearing PPE (bump cap, thermal sleeves, flame-resistant jacket).
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly.
• Frequent walking and standing for an 8 hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Paints fiberglass rods with adhesive as required.
• Preheats Post fiberglass rod as required.
• Loads fiberglass rods (up to 18 feet long) into the molds to be over-molded with rubber.
• Overhead cranes and custom manipulators used for heavier rods.
• Operates rubber injection molding machines to produce parts per customer specs and quality standards.
• Performs 100% trim and 100% inspection of all parts.
• Identifies process issues and reports them to Process Technicians for correction.
• Identifies and segregates scrap when necessary.
• Completes daily paperwork including Hour-by-Hour charts and part counts.
• Maintains safety, quality, production, and 5S housekeeping standards.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hubbell Lighting Inc. in the United States seeks a production operator to draw fiberglass rods, preheat and load them into molds for over-molding with rubber. Heavier rods require overhead cranes and custom manipulators, while operators ensure 100% inspection and trim for quality parts.

You will report any process issues, segregate scrap when needed, and complete daily production paperwork while maintaining strict safety and 5S standards.