1St Shift Injection Mold Machine Operator

Machine Operator - Rubber Mold
Mueller Co is currently seeking qualified candidates for full time, regular hourly rubber Mold Machine operation positions.
Job Responsibilities:
This position is primarily responsible for operating injection presses and various compression presses; maintaining quality and safety standards; and maintaining equipment and supplies.

• Loads or feeds machine by lifting parts into position.
• Verifies settings by run sheet, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing finished product, taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

Required Skills & Physical Requirements:

• General math skills with the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts and their applications.
• Familiarity with basic tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of parts.
• Must be organized, detail oriented.
• Ability to read and use calipers.
• Standing for long periods of time and lifting to 50lbs.
• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.
• Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment.
• Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Read and understand work orders and assembly instructions.
• Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment.
• Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products.
• Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications.
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.
• Communicates and works effectively with others.
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.

Work Schedules:
Work is scheduled Monday through Thursday from 5:00AM - 3:30PM (4x10 shift). Overtime depending on business needs. Overtime is paid on time worked over 40 hours a week.
Excellent Employee Benefits: (Most benefits are effective 30 days after hire)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D), 401(K), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have 2+ years of Machine Operation experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Extrusion or injection experience preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.