Production Operator 2nd shift

Mercury Plastics Inc.; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Plastics is seeking a Fabrication Operator to follow training parameters and fabricate and assemble parts from extruded product to customer specifications using fixtures, hand tools, and power tools.

You will operate heating, forming, splicing and punching machines, perform general assembly, and make limited adjustments to equipment as authorized. The role also involves inspecting quality, prepping for shipping, and accurate production reporting.

Qualifications

• Hand-eye coordination is required to handle fixtures and tooling.
• Basic math skills are necessary for measurements and tolerances.
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred for understanding processes.
• Ability to stand for long periods during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate heating, forming, splicing, and punching machines.
• Perform general assembly as needed.
• Make limited adjustments to equipment as authorized.
• Form plastic tubing using heat panels and ovens.
• Cut plastic tubing to size using automated cutters per specs.
• Inspect product with gauges/fixtures for quality and conformance.
• Prepare product for shipping, including packing and labeling.
• Maintain accurate production reporting.
• Keep equipment and work area clean.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Basic math skills

Prior manufacturing experience

Ability to stand long periods

Job description

The Fabrication Operator is responsible for following the training parameters to become competent in fabricating and assembling parts from extruded product to the customer’s specifications using fixtures, hand tools, and power tools.

Responsibilities : The Fabrication Operator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, learning the process to:

Operate various heating, forming, splicing, and punching machines

Perform general assembly as needed

Make limited adjustments to equipment, as authorized

Form plastic tubing using heat panels and ovens

Cut plastic tubing to size using automated cutters per quality specifications

Inspect product (using gauges/fixtures) for quality and conformance to specifications

Prepare product for shipping, including assembling boxes, packing, and labeling product

Responsible for accurate production reporting

Keep equipment and work area clean

Required Qualifications : To qualify for the Fabrication Operator position, the candidate is required to have:

Hand-eye coordination

Basic math skills

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred

Ability to stand for up to long periods of time

Company: Mercury Plastics

Shift 2 (United States of America)

Full time

Mercury Plastics (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Mercury Plastics is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

Mercury Plastics offers expertise in thermoforming, plastic fabrication, and printing services.

Mercury Plastics Inc. specializes in thermoforming, plastic fabrication, and printing services, delivering high-quality, innovative solutions through advanced technology and comprehensive capabilities.

Plastics Manufacturing Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 51–200 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 1955

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

11% in 12 mo

101 employees on LinkedIn

Jan 23 Jan 26

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.1

11 reviews

41% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.0

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 3.4

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 2.8

Compensation & benefits 3.1

Capital

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Chicago, IL

4535 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639, US