Operator - 2nd Shift

Perform manufacturing, rework, and inspection operations necessary to produce an acceptable product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform manufacturing operations in a manner to meet or exceed the company established production standards for the particular job and remain attentive to the job to which the employee is assigned.

• Remain at the workstation unless relieved by an authorized employee or unless assigned job requires the employee to move between workstations.
• Watching molds so parts are not closed in and the sprue is not stringing causing build up on mold.
• Loading inserts properly if required.
• Trim flash and snip gates properly.
• Print, Assemble, Sort, Drill, or Gauge parts as required.
• Maintaining standard cycles.
• Watch for water or oil leaks.
• Watch for safety malfunctions, such as, drop bar failure, drill press guards, etc. .
• Build quality into every job you do.
• Listen to instructions and changing sounds of machinery. (Noise of mold, machine, grinder, pump, drop bar)
• Pass on information and instructions to the relieving operator.
• Perform any inspector functions at the job stations as instructed.
• Perform any packaging and labeling functions as instructed.
• Familiarize self with all information posted at the job station pertaining to part quality, packaging requirements, method of operations, and safety. Use all time allocated before the start of each shift to review and perform the same job functions without disruptions.
• Perform any post-molding operations as required at the job station, including; weld, assemble, glue, polish, stake, etc. . .
• Grind runners, sprues, and other scrap as required in such a manner as not to damage the equipment from overload.
• Call for, and notify supervision in a timely manner if trouble develops with the mold or equipment or quality problems arise.
• Assist in the training of inexperienced operators as instructed by supervision.

Strategic planning for the growth and success of McDonald Plastic Molding.

• Participate in-group and individual training.
• Develop and implement McDonald Plastic Molding’s core values and mission statement.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner while supporting and encouraging the company’s safety culture.
• Determine personal strengths and delegate workload that best fits each individual.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Perform all job duties with a positive, collaborative, and encouraging attitude.

Perform other duties as required or directed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

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. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The 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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.