Plastic Press Operator 1 presso Red Dot Corporation

Reports to: Plastics Supervisor                         Department: Production - Molding

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                               

Shift: Day Shift, 4/10 schedule, start time 6:00 AM

The primary responsibility of the Plastics Press Operator 1 is to run injection molding machines to make various molded plastic materials, as well as prepare the materials to be utilized in the next process. To ensure the highest level of services are provided, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Exceed expectations by providing professional, courteous and efficient service at all times.
• Identify and address concerns immediately and determine ways to resolve them expediently.
• Provide internal and on-site customer support and problem solving as a work product/services expert. Make recommendations to lead regarding solutions.
• Start injection molding machines at beginning of shift. Read specifications to determine machine setup and prescribed temperature and time settings.
• Able to review orders with strong attention to detail and perform the same process several times per day.
• Ability to follow safety rules.

Level Requirements (Minimum):

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Forklift certification experience. Willing to be certified.

• Strong machine and mechanical aptitude
• Previous operating experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understanding diagrams and blueprints.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• **A combination of education, training, and experience which has provided theoretical and practical knowledge will be evaluated for equivalency.
• 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:
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess distance, color and depth; Required to regularly communicate with others and exchange accurate information The ability to remain stationary at a machine or other equipment for extended periods of time and move around their assigned work space.
• Frequently move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. He/she must be able to work within different temperature changes, indoors to outdoors; moving between buildings, inventory racks and working around moving equipment/machines; occasionally ascend/descend a ladder or stairs as required.
• Frequent exposure to moving objects and parts including forklifts, dye carts and other machines in operation; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. PPE for this position includes safety glasses, close-toed shoes, gloves, safety vest.