Utility Operator

Plastic Products Co., Inc.; Center City (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Metal Products in Center City, MN is seeking a Utility Operator for full-time manual labor on the production floor. You will operate production machines, follow detailed work instructions, ensure quality, and participate in packaging and labeling tasks.

The role involves adhering to safety rules, supporting breaks, and maintaining a clean workstation. Experience with molding operations and process improvements is valued.

Qualifications

• Operates and runs production machines as directed on the shop floor.
• Understands and follows written and verbal work instructions.
• Identifies quality concerns and familiarizes with common visual defects.
• Suggests quality and process improvements as appropriate.
• Performs correct labeling, packaging, and material handling as required.

Responsibilities

• Must be capable of operating and running all assigned machines, workstations, and/or assembly operations on the production floor as noted on the production document after training and supervision
• Understand written and verbal work instructions, which may include proper operations of the machine, loading inserts into the mold, removing parts from the mold, proper packaging and pack out methods, grinding of sprues and secondary operations if necessary
• Understands quality criteria and identifying quality concerns, including familiarization with common visual defects and identifying problems with process
• Suggesting quality and process improvements (FABW)
• Using correct materials, equipment, and gauging
• Proper identification and labeling of product
• Relieve other press operators at break time if not operating a machine
• Inform material handlers when a hopper is low or other necessary supplies for the workstation are needed
• Rework when necessary
• Maintain a clean working environment and workstation
• Understands company quality policy and general safety rules for all employees
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

Machine operation

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

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Utility Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Smith Metals, Center City, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1481

Salary Range: $19.48 To $20.52 Hourly

UTILITY OPERATOR

We are seeking qualified individuals for the position of Utility Operatorto join our team at our Smith Metal Products plant- Center City MN location.

Responsibilities:

• Must be capable of operating and running all assigned machines, workstations, and/or assembly operations on the production floor as noted on the production document after training and supervision
• Understand written and verbal work instructions, which may include proper operations of the machine, loading inserts into the mold, removing parts from the mold, proper packaging and pack out methods, grinding of sprues and secondary operations if necessary
• Understands quality criteria and identifying quality concerns, including familiarization with common visual defects and identifying problems with process
• Suggesting quality and process improvements (FABW)
• Using correct materials, equipment, and gauging
• Proper identification and labeling of product
• Relieve other press operators at break time if not operating a machine
• Inform material handlers when a hopper is low or other necessary supplies for the workstation are needed
• Rework when necessary
• Maintain a clean working environment and workstation
• Understands company quality policy and general safety rules for all employees
• Other related duties as assigned

Physical Responsibilities:

• Routine lifting of 18 to 25 pounds from floor to table to floor approximately every 20 minutes. May be required to carry this weight approximately 3 feet in any direction. May be required to lift up to 10 pounds above shoulder level.
• While in a sitting position, may be required to perform repetitive bending from the wait to approximately 12" from the floor.
• Required to stand or sit up to 12 hours per day (depending on shift), with 10-to-15-minute breaks every two hours.
• Repetitive hand motions including squeezing and gripping motions up to 200 times per hour, arm motions while packing parts or operating secondary operation equipment at waist level to above shoulder level.
• Good vision is required for visual inspection of parts for dirt specs, color variations and swirls, and close detailed work.