Your day at a glance
When you clock in, you’ll take ownership of a set of injection and blow molding machines, bringing them up to spec, confirming setups, and getting parts flowing. Throughout the shift you’ll watch the process and finished parts like a hawk, dialing in parameters and partnering with Process Engineering to drive down downtime and scrap while pushing overall efficiency higher.
What you’ll do
- Run and tend injection molding and blow molding equipment, keeping lines moving and stable.
- Continuously monitor process conditions and product quality, making adjustments to meet standards.
- Champion quality improvements across the cell and escalate issues promptly.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering to cut downtime and scrap, and to improve process efficiency.
- Troubleshoot molding issues tied to tooling; document and report findings to the Supervisor.
- Support preventive maintenance (PM) for tooling and equipment to sustain reliable performance.
- Accurately record downtime, scrap, and changeover durations for continuous improvement.
Skills that set you up for success
- Read and interpret blueprints with confidence.
- Operate a forklift and overhead crane safely.
- Hands-on familiarity with blow molding machinery.
Education and experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years in manufacturing, including at least 2 years operating machinery.
- Experience with hand tools preferred.
Physical requirements and environment
- Regular walking, sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, grasping, crouching, pushing, balancing, reaching, kneeling, and standing.
- Lift up to 50 lbs on a routine basis.
- Work in both warmer and cooler conditions as needed.
Proficiency spotlight
- Injection molding experience
- Blow molding experience
Equipment you’ll use
- Injection molding machines
- Blow molding machines
