Injection Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Reads shop orders to determine machine number, shop order number, part number, and part description.Operates Injection and Printing Machines by positioning components and removing finished parts as required.Inspects parts for defects and promptly notifies Supervisor, Coordinator, or Technician of issues caused by machine malfunction.Handles secondary jobs such as sonic welding, part trimming, weighing parts, or other assigned tasks.Monitors material levels in machines and ensures grinders are operating properly.Deburrs or deflashes plastic parts.Packages plastic parts according to customer specifications.Accurately completes production paperwork, shop orders, and labeling requirements.Maintains housekeeping responsibilities, including sweeping, organizing, and putting away equipment after jobs are completed.Uses the computer system to clock in/out of jobs and record required production data.Identifies and corrects safety hazards, or promptly informs appropriate personnel.Professionally and positively communicates with employees and management; responds to the needs of internal and external customers.Serves as a positive example to other employees through compliance with company policies.Projects enthusiasm about the company through positive interactions with others, including internal and external customers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to create positive relationships with employees and management.

Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions.

Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Ability to accurately complete production and employee-related paperwork.

Aptitude to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to operate a computer and use basic data entry functions.

Ability to efficiently and safely use hand tools, including utility knives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in assembly or production helpful, but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certified forklift driver.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work exposure varies depending on duties being performed and particular job order being processed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to ...