Rotomold Machine Operator 1 - Morning Shift

Playworld Inc.; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 48,711,936 - 67,006,464; Full time

Job summary

Playworld Inc. is seeking a Rotomold Machine Operator 1 for the morning shift at our New Berlin, PA facility. This regular full-time, day-shift role pays $20.00 per hour, with an unconventional 35-hour work week and paid 40 hours.

The shift runs from 5am to 12pm, offering hands-on involvement in mold preparation, machine operation, and finishing tasks. Key duties include studying blueprints, setting up molds, regulating machine controls, and coordinating with Maintenance for upkeep.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent; ability to interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Determine sequence of operations by studying blueprints, specifications, product reports, and routes.
• Prepare machine by positioning and securing molds, stops, and guides; gather parts as listed on product report.
• Regulate machines by setting and adjusting controls; monitor operations and adjust as needed.
• Maintain equipment by coordinating with Maintenance for a comprehensive program.
• Offload molded parts and manage cooling locations using jigs and fixtures.
• Maintain a safe environment by following rules and PPE requirements.
• Comply with environmental standards and perform related duties as requested.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Safety procedures

Physical ability 50 lbs

Computer literacy

Reading and comprehension

Color vision

Education

High-school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Rotomold Machine Operator 1 - Morning Shift

Regular Full‑Time

Day shift Full‑time Machine Operator position at our Rotomold facility in New Berlin, PA.

Salary: $20.00 per hour.

Work for 35 hours and get paid for 40!

Shift Hours: 5am – 12pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines sequence of operations by studying blueprints, specifications, product reports, and route codes.
• Prepares machine for production by positioning and securing molds, stops, and guides.
• Gathers parts by pulling and verifying materials listed on product report.
• Regulates machines by setting and adjusting controls.
• Maintains specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions, inspecting parts, and adjusting controls.
• Ensures operation of equipment by working with the Maintenance Department on a comprehensive maintenance program.
• Offloads molded parts from machine by placing items in the appropriate cooling location, using specified jigs and fixtures as needed.
• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains molding department appearance by transporting materials to disposal area and recycling areas.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains compliance to environmental standards by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs any additional duties as requested.

Qualifications

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High‑school graduate or equivalent training.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. on average during a normal working day.
• Ability to operate computers.
• Applying common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Reading and interpreting basic documents, safety rules, and other correspondence.
• Ability to distinguish colors.

Work Environment

• Production area with exposure to noise and heat.
• Steel‑toed shoes required at all times.
• Must wear required PPE while on the production floor.
• Must adjust PPE to meet requirements; some specific areas may require additional items such as bump caps, hard hats, shin guards, gloves, etc.

Physical Demands

• Carrying, pushing, or pulling parts to area.
• Lifting and bending frequently.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Majority of the time standing and moving about the department.