MACHINE OPERATOR SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Machine Operator operates a plastic injection molding machine which may run Automatic or Semi$-$Automatic jobs. The operator may load inserts in the molds for over$-$molding. An operator inspects parts for quality, trims excess material from parts, and sorts parts if needed. Also, the operator packages finished parts according to customer requirements.

MACHINE OPERATOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates plastic injection molding machines.

Ensures machines are producing quality parts at expected production rates.

Inspects parts for quality and communicates with Leads and Techs on any quality issues.

Trims, sorts, and packages parts to meet customer specifications.

Standing or sitting for up to $8$ hours a day.

Ensures parts are labeled properly with correct information including part name, material lot numbers, and quantity according to work order.

Lifting boxes up to $50$ lbs in weight.

Completes a daily production log to record good parts produced, bad parts, as well as any downtime on machines.

Communicate to oncoming shift operator on status of work order, how the machine is running, and any new quality alerts.

Clean$-$up of workstation to ensure a safe workspace for next operator.

Ability to read and write English to complete daily production logs$.$

Basic addition and subtraction to understand recording of good and bad parts.

Ability to identify problems with how a machine is running and ability to communicate any issues to leads and or technicians. What are the important elements of this job? What key words$/$phrases do you see?