Injection Molding Operator

DescriptionAllied Machine & Engineering Corp.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Injection Molding Operator

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY: Associate

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Business Unit Supervisor

JOB TITLES REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: None

Role

The Injection Molding Operator is responsible and accountable for ensuring the proper procedures are followed in the injection molding production area. This position provides the expertise in running the process as defined, following production schedules in order to deliver product to our customers and meeting our goals of safety, right first time, on time delivery at or under budget. This position will require cross-training and knowledge of the entire process to produce conforming final product.

Responsibilities

Continually monitor safety and required PPE
Ensure processes are being followed and are staying in control and capable
Work to the required schedule to ensure that parts are produced safely, with high quality, on time and under budget
Engage with associates and consultants to build understanding of the entire process

Key Accountabilities

Safety/Operations: Follow all work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure safe operation of all equipment. Work to the schedule to ensure that parts are safely produced, with high quality, on time and under budget.

Cost Reduction: Work with process engineers and the Injection Molding Supervisor to define, test and implement new production improvements.

Quality: Ensure that defined processes are followed to produce parts with the best quality. Engage with supervisor, lead associates and process engineers if the process variation impedes the ability to produce quality parts.

Personnel: Daily interface with other department personnel to facilitate communication within the manufacturing facility. Professional work ethic to ensure proper procedures are followed to produce quality product. Engage with the Supervisor, Lead, Process Engineers and other Associates to help with process improvements.

Key Challenges

Maintain a positive relationship support personnel.
Continue to develop and learn technical skills through coursework and job assignments.
Cross training in all areas to be able to adapt to the production demand

Managerial/Leadership Competencies

Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven
Timely decision making
Effective Participation on Teams

Leads by example
Good communication skills

Technical Competencies

Process-oriented and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
Understand and employ structured problem solving and process improvement tools and techniques.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel

This is a full-time position that supports 24/7 operations. A flexible schedule is required with off hour’s accessibility from time to time on an as needed basis.
Some travel may be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QualificationsRequired Knowledge and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form within all levels of the organization as well as with customers, vendors, suppliers and contractors.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

Experience in processing injection molded parts
Knowledge of metallurgical analysis
Use of Microsoft Office, infor XA, and Minitab systems.