Rubber Molding Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Production Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts. The role involves operating molding presses, preparing rubber materials, and loading molds to produce high-quality parts in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will be on your feet, handle heavy molds, and perform inspections to ensure quality. The position offers full-time hours with strong benefits and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Polymer/rubber molding experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or machine-operating experience is a plus.
• Mechanical experience or familiarity with hand tools is highly valued.
• Ability to read and understand written work instructions.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and handling heavy molds.

Responsibilities

• Run molding presses and keep production moving smoothly.
• Prepare and mix rubber materials using ovens or hot plates.
• Load molds and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor press operation and identify when equipment or processes aren’t performing correctly.
• Perform first-piece and first-article inspections.
• Count finished parts and record production data accurately.
• Follow job routings, work instructions, and production specifications.
• Report safety, quality, equipment, scrap, or personnel concerns to the Production Manager.

Skills

mechanically inclined

hands-on

read instructions

detail oriented

problem solving

utilizing hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Polymer/rubber molding experience preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Production Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts. The role involves operating molding presses, preparing rubber materials, and loading molds to produce high-quality parts in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will be on your feet, handle heavy molds, and perform inspections to ensure quality. The position offers full-time hours with strong benefits and potential overtime.