Lead Operator – Rotomold 1st Shift
Summary
This position requires working in a manufacturing environment and must be able to operate machinery in a safe and efficient manner to produce high quality products.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Responsible for safe and efficient operation of machines and other related equipment to drive consistent production of high quality rotationally molded products.
This is a lead position. You will be supervising employees.
Responsibilities
- Develop thorough understanding of machine operation and all related technology and equipment to facilitate efficient rotomolding operation.
- Drive consistent production of rotationally molded parts which meet dimensional, functional, aesthetic and volume requirements.
- Ensure that accurate weights of contaminant-free molding materials are measured, prepared and charged for each mold and production cycle.
- Exercising safe and efficient technique and utilizing the proper tools, open and close molds before and after production cycles to ensure consistent and timely production of plastic parts.
- Using appropriate tools and technique, maintain clean flanges to prevent build-up of plastic and ensure proper sealing of molds along parting lines. Remove excess plastic and prepare molds for charging.
- Load powder into molds and ensure complete parting line seal by closing clamps or bolt/receivers. Ensure mold vents are open and clear.
- Cycle mold into the oven for production and curing of the part.
- After part is fully cooled and cured, remove plastic part from mold, ensuring part is free of physical damage and contamination.
- Perform necessary secondary operations, including part trimming, foaming, graphics application, product assembly & packaging, etc.
- Maintain clean and safe workstation at all times; ensure all materials, molds and tools are kept contaminant-free and in efficient working condition via periodic equipment maintenance.
- Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement, including reduction of cycle times, minimization of material consumption and elimination of scrap.
- Other responsibilities as the business demands.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
- High school education or equivalent with emphasis on shop courses including mechanical and/or metal fabrication.
- Experience in the use of a variety of electrical and pneumatic tools.
- Comfortable maneuvering mold of 75 pounds or more utilizing various types of lifting equipment, forklift, hoists etc.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements in the Physical Activities Checklist with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Understand the work environment conditions as outlined in number 4 below.
- Previous rotational molding experience preferred.
- · work in a manufacturing environment where temperature extremes are common
- · lift 50 pounds occasionally
- · perform repetitive tasks
- · wear required PPE
- · complete required job documentation
- · read and understand job instructions
- · be trained in forklift operation
- · bend, kneel, and reach frequently
- · stand for long periods of time
- · climb ladders and steps
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.
- 401 (k) with company match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Type
Hourly
Location
Baxter, MN