Molding Machine Operator

Located in Menomonee Falls, WI

Salary: $18- $18.75/hr.

Menomonee Falls Company needs 3rd Shift Machine Operator Assistant!

 

$18 - $18.75/HR 

 

Hours: 3rd shift  shift -  shift 10pm-6am

   Monday - Friday

 *Overtime as needed*

Summary: 

In this position, you will set up and run extrusion equipment.

Duties:

• Assis the machine operator and follow set-up and run sheets for each job.
• Select nozzles, spacers, wires, and brackets.
• Adjust, calibrate, and set up equipment at the beginning of every shift to ensure proper pressure, speed, temperature, and general operation.
• Set stops or guides to cut profile to specified length per customer order.
• Weigh raw materials and color mixes as specified for each job; add mixes, colors, and catalysts to the extruding machine.
• Operate machine and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, temperature, and speed. May need to perform minor machine maintenance such as lubricating machines or cleaning dies.
• Communicate with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues or malfunctions and resolve them quickly.
• Operates and sets up all downstream equipment and tears down as needed.
• May help in the packaging of the finished product, as well as cleaning up scrap and taking it to grinding machine bins.
• Complete all required paperwork
• Take hourly readings of machine gauges and document results on run sheets.
• Follow all Company safety rules and policies including 5S metrics

 Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in extrusion
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Must have a working knowledge of measuring devices and this could include calipers and micrometers since you will be responsible for inspecting your work to ensure adherence to customer specifications
• Must have the ability to safely climb an approved safety ladder to change raw material supply lines.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, grasp, clutch, manipulate, or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Anything over 70 pounds requires the assistance of another employee or lift truck.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close, color, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is often exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, or airborne (plastic) particles.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The temperature in the summer can be as warm as 100 degrees.

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