Production - Light Industrial Machine Operator - Multiple Shifts

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC in Fraser, MI is seeking a production operator to monitor injection mold machines, inspect parts, and ensure quality per customer standards. You will follow the job book, work safely, and participate in 5S efforts.

Responsibilities include tracking material levels, training new team members, packaging parts, labeling containers, logging data, and communicating issues to supervisors to keep operations efficient and defect-free.

Qualifications

• Math skills required.
• Ability to read and write legibly and comprehend both written and verbal communications in English.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Quality of parts produced with a goal of Zero Defects.
• Monitor material levels in the work cell and request replenishment when needed.
• Assist Production Quality Lead in training new team members.
• Inspect finished parts per operator instructions, control plans, and required quality checks.
• Perform visual inspection for defects (short shots, contamination, burns, splay) throughout the shift.
• Trim gates, runners, and flash, as required.
• Pack parts per operator instruction sheets and control plans.
• Attach correct bar-coded shipping label to containers, adding date/shift and name.
• Assemble returnable packaging as needed for finished parts.
• Log all necessary information into the traceability logbook or designated system.
• Keep work area clean. Pick up parts from the floor as needed.
• Ensure all safety standards, procedures, and 5S expectations are followed.

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

First line of defense for monitoring the performance of plastic injection mold machines, ensuring parts are made per the quality standards of the customer, on time per the schedule, at the lowest cost, and with the best safety practices possible. Responsible for producing quality parts with Zero Defects and for performing work as directed by the Job Book.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties may vary based on assignment.

• Responsible for the quality of parts produced, with a goal of Zero Defects.
• Monitor material levels in the work cell and request replenishment when needed.
• Assist Production Quality Lead in training new team members.
• Inspect finished parts per operator instructions, control plans, and required quality checks.
• Perform visual inspection for defects (short shots, contamination, burns, splay) throughout the shift.
• Trim gates, runners, and flash, as required.
• Pack parts per operator instruction sheets and control plans.
• Responsible for attaching correct bar-coded shipping label to containers, adding date/shift and name. Label must match part being run.
• Assemble returnable packaging as needed for finished parts.
• Contact Supervisor or Production Quality Lead if problems arise such as machine issues, abnormal conditions, or alarms.
• Log all necessary information into the traceability logbook or designated system.
• Keep work area clean. Pick up parts from the floor as needed.
• Ensure all safety standards, procedures, and 5S expectations are followed.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency preferred.
• Math skills and ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to read and write legibly and comprehend both written and verbal communications in English.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime, as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds.
• Able to stand, stoop, twist, and repetitively perform tasks for long periods of time (8 to 12 hours).
• Able to bend the body forward and downward while bending at the spine at the waist 45 degrees or more; bending below the waist or down toward an object on or near the ground.
• Able to use hands and fingers to seize, hold, grasp, and trim objects/parts.
• Ability to extend arms with the hands higher than the head; reaching at or below shoulder level.
• Ascend or descend ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (machinery alarms, medical codes, or warnings). Work frequently in close proximity to machinery; noise levels are moderate.
• Close vision (distance of 20 inches or less) and ability to identify/distinguish colors.
• Temperature in facility can vary up to 90 degrees. Candidates must be able to perform duties in hot and cold environments.