Roto Operator (days)

Jimmy Jazz; Hospers (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Den Hartog Industries in Iowa offers roles in production and finishing, including Oven/Finish, Open Flame, and Blow Molding. You will read shop orders, operate molds, and ensure quality from start to finish.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with manufacturing experience and tool proficiency; forklift certification is a plus and cross-training may occur.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience helpful.
• Experience with hand tools, air tools, and finishing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects tools/equipment for wear or misuse at start of shift.
• Performs oven start-up/shut-down procedures as applicable.
• Reads shop orders to determine specifications.
• Changes molds using hand tools, hoists, and forklifts.

Skills

Molding/finishing knowledge

Shop orders reading

Hand/air tools proficiency

Quality inspection

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

ERP data entry

Job description

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Oven/Finishing Duties

• Inspects hand tools, hoses, and equipment for wear or misuse at start of shift. Reports issues to Supervisor.
• Performs oven start-up/shut-down procedures when applicable.
• Reads shop orders to determine specifications (order number, part number, weight, resin, mold, vent length, etc.).
• Changes molds using hand tools, hoists, and forklifts.
• Ensure inserts, clamps, bolts, and other items are present and ready.
• Programs oven arm with cook time, temperature, water, rotation, and cooling cycle.
• Weighs resin powder and fills molds; installs inserts as needed.
• Monitors oven arm during cook/cooling; de-molds and inspects parts for quality.
• Completes finishing tasks (graphics, date coding, routering, flaming, pressure testing, vacuuming, submersion testing).
• Records production on casting sheets and enters into ERP System.
• Applies inspection sticker and records scrap/production data into ERP System . .
• Transports products to finishing, cooling fixtures, or stock.

Foaming (As Assigned)

• Fills float drums with styrene beads and secures in kettles for steaming.
• Operates steaming equipment (tightens T-handles, attaches chains, inserts steam wand, monitors gauges).
• Removes drums from kettles using vacuum lift when needed.
• Spin welds drums, seals holes, shaves excess plastic, and ensures watertight finish.
• Stacks finished float drums on pallets and applies inspection stickers.
• Records production on casting sheets and enters into ERP System.

Open Flame (As Assigned)

• Starts, shuts down, and monitors open flame ovens.
• Secures/unfastens mold lids, removes tanks, and handles them with carts/forklifts.
• Observes and verifies tank quality (warping, voids, wall thickness, parting lines, debris) and reports defects.
• Installs fittings to proper tolerances and completes documentation.
• Provides mold care, including release and flange checks.
• Completes finishing per shop orders.
• Records production on casting sheets and enters into ERP System.

Blow Molding (As Assigned)

• Monitors blow molding machines and maintains quality standards.
• Reads shop orders for specifications and verifies needed materials.
• Inspects parts for defects (warping, dents, debris, weights, wall thickness, insert coverage).
• Records production on check sheets and enters into ERP System.
• Assists with training and may coordinate with Supervisors on daily tasks.

General Duties

• Maintains organized work area, production flow, and cleans regularly.
• Operates forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Uses computer system to clock jobs and record data.
• Works as part of the DHI Team, supporting production schedules in any assigned area.
• Projects enthusiasm and professionalism in all interactions.
• Complies with company policies and safety requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of molding and finishing processes, including Oven/Finish (primary), Open Flame, and Blow Molding.

• Ability to read and follow shop orders, safety rules, and instructions.
• Attention to detail to ensure product quality and compliance with tolerances.
• Ability to complete production records accurately (casting sheets, TCM entries).
• Proficiency with hand/air tools and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Flexibility to cross-train and adapt to different production areas.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Prior manufacturing experience helpful.

Experience with hand tools, air tools, and finishing equipment preferred.

Cross training may be provided in Oven/Finish, Open Flame, and Blow Molding.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

Forklift certification, if determined by management.

Safety training as required by company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Work exposure varies depending on duties being performed and particular job order being processed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, twist and move about the facility. Employee regularly uses hands to grip, finger, handle, or feel; reaches with hands and arms. Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 50 pounds, and have ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to distinguish colors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to operate a computer, use the telephone, sit, kneel, squat and lay. Frequent exposure to elements such as odors, oil, fumes and noise.

Employee must wear required personal protective equipment, including hardhat, safety glasses with side shields, goggles/face shields, hearing protection in designated areas, Kevlar gloves, and/or other equipment as task dictate. For specific equipment, see the Hazard Assessment for the work area and type of operation being performed.

Den Hartog Industries has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.