Production Team Member- Plastics

The Weir Group; Florida; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weir Group is hiring a Production Team Member for its onsite facility in Florida. The role involves production operations, quality control, equipment maintenance, and teamwork on a day shift from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional overtime.

Compensation starts at $18.00 per hour, with a strong focus on safety and on-the-job training. This position requires prior plastics molding experience, ability to read a tape measure, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds in a heavy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in injection molding or plastics molding.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Pour urethane into molds and operate production line machinery with consistent speed and accuracy.
• Monitor the production line to identify and remove faulty products before packaging.
• Operate and maintain machinery, troubleshoot molding problems, and assist with molds and cores.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation and contribute to a safe production floor.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Machinery operation

Tape measure reading

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

**Production Team Member- Plastics****Location:** Candler, Florida **Work Arrangement:** Onsite, Full Time**Compensation:** $18.00/ hour to start**Shift: Day Shift 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday)***\\*Additional overtime available as business requires\\****What we do at Weir** We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.**Make your impact** You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.**What you’ll do*** ***Production Operations:*** Perform daily tasks such as pouring urethane into molds, lining pump parts, and operating production line machinery with consistent speed and accuracy. Success means maintaining production standards while improving productivity without compromising quality.* ***Quality Control:***Monitor the production line to identify and remove faulty products, ensuring only high-quality items proceed to packaging and shipment.* ***Equipment Maintenance:***Operate and maintain machinery and production equipment, troubleshoot molding problems, and assist in pulling and putting away molds and cores as needed.* ***Workplace Organization:*** Maintain a clean and safe workstation and production floor, adhering to production guidelines and specifications.* ***Team Collaboration:*** Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, contributing to overall team goals and participating in ongoing on-the-job training.* ***Travel Requirements:*** Minimal to no travel required; role is primarily onsite at the Townley facility.* ***Safety First:*** Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.**What you’ll bring****Must-haves:*** High school diploma or GED equivalent.* Prior experience with injection molding or plastics molding processes.* Ability to operate machinery in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.* Experience using basic hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers.* Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.* Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.**Nice-to-haves:*** Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and handle tooling safely.* Familiarity with safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing settings.**Why join Weir?** We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.