Press Operators all shifts

Colonial Plastics; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Plastics in Utica, MI is hiring for a full-time Press Operator on-site across all shifts. You will set up, run, and monitor plastic presses, load materials, adjust machinery, and inspect parts for quality.

This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to production schedules. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic manufacturing experience, and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive production is beneficial.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor plastic molding or printing presses according to production specifications.
• Load materials, perform basic machine adjustments, and inspect parts for quality; document production output.
• Follow all safety procedures; keep work area clean and report equipment or process issues to supervisors.
• Collaborate with team members and shift leads to meet production schedules and quality targets while minimizing downtime.

Skills

Machine Operation

Quality Control

Printing & Pre-press

Troubleshooting

Safety & Cleanliness

Shift Work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Colonial Plastics is an automotive manufacturing company located at 51734 Filomena Drive in Shelby Township, MI 48315. The company specializes in plastic components that support automotive production and performance. Team members work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment with modern equipment and processes. Colonial Plastics values reliable, detail-oriented staff and offers opportunities to learn and grow within manufacturing operations.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Press Operator role located in Utica, MI, covering all shifts. Press Operators are responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring plastic molding or printing presses according to production specifications. Daily tasks include loading materials, performing basic machine adjustments, inspecting parts for quality, and documenting production output. The role involves following safety procedures, maintaining a clean work area, and reporting any equipment or process issues to supervisors. Press Operators collaborate with team members and shift leads to meet production schedules and quality targets while minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Machine Operation to safely run presses and handle production equipment.
• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Control to inspect parts, identify defects, and follow established quality standards.
• Candidates should possess skills in Printing and Pre-press to support setup, alignment, and basic adjustments on press-related processes.
• Candidates should possess skills in Troubleshooting to recognize operational issues and assist in resolving minor equipment or process problems.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to safety and cleanliness on the production floor.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including evenings, nights, or weekends as needed.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or automotive production is beneficial; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

1st shift - 5:45am - 2:15pm $15/hr

2nd shift - 1:45pm - 10:15pm $15.75/hr

3rd shift - 9:45pm - 6:15am $15.75/hr