Mold Machine Operator

External Description
Responsible for handling, trimming and preparing molded parts for shipment and for handling, trimming and preparing blow molded parts for foam filling, including setting parts into fixtures and operating the foam filling equipment.
Starting Wage $18.00 /hour
Essential Duties Responsbilities

• Remove parts from the blow molding machine as needed to maintain the machine operation and cycle time.
• Trim blow molded parts to remove flash as well as wipe clean parts as needed.
• Load plastic sheets into thermoforming equipment.
• Perform secondary operation such as drilling holes, attaching inserts, routing, sanding, and setting parts into and out of fixtures and holding devices.
• Handle blow molded parts and prepare the parts for the foam filling process.
• Operate the foam filling dispensing equipment to safely and properly fill the blow molded parts with foam.
• Remove parts after foam has set up and clean as necessary for sale and shipment.
• Assist with the set up and process preparation of the complete foam system.
• Actively participate in "5S" procedures as well as all Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Assist Blow Molding Technician with machine adjustments and general maintenance procedures as instructed by the Blow Molding Tech.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of math, with the ability to add and subtract whole numbers.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work as a team with another operators.
• Ability to safely use knife blades, drills and other power and hand tools.

Qualifications / Prior Experience

• Any combination equivalent to High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior production experience preferred.

Work Environment / Other Requirements

• Follow all safety rules and regulations. Wear all proper PPE as assigned or warranted in the work area.
• Ability to safely move around the plant floor.
• Ability to properly maintain all assigned equipment.
• Ability to meet productivity standards for the position.
• Meet quality control standards.
• Keep work area clean and neat.
• Meet attendance and punctuality requirements