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Operator Lead

Job in Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01021, USA
Listing for: Viant
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 25 USD Hourly USD 20.00 25.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Posted Friday, November 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Now hiring for 2nd shift!

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $20.00–$25.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!

Earn up to an additional $800 Attendance Monthly Bonus

On Demand Pay:
Access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it!

BENEFITS
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits – effective on date of hire
  • Generous paid time off benefits and 11 paid Holidays
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Low‑cost nutrition and mental health visits
  • Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
  • Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
  • Access to individualized financial planning meetings
  • Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
  • Discounted family caregiving support
CAREER GROWTH
  • On‑site Training Programs
  • Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation

Our top‑notch work environment includes:

  • Climate Controlled in the summer months
  • Clean Room Environment (hospital grade cleanliness)

This position ensures that assigned machines/equipment produce product at above department standards. Responsible to produce, assemble, inspect and pack all parts as per the work instructions for each assigned task or machine. Maintain all required paperwork and documentation to Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and ISO 13485 standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Operate machines maintaining productivity, efficiency and product quality.
  • Perform visual inspection and testing to ensure all products meet quality standards.
  • Supervision of operators including
    1) assigning machines,
    2) break schedules,
    3) coaching reports, one‑minute lessons and recommending disciplinary action.
  • Coordination with technicians and QC.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor problem solving within the manufacturing process.
  • Perform reports, data collection and coordinate with maintenance for machine errors.
  • Separate parts from scrap runners by visually examining for: flow lines, long gates, shorts, splaying, flash, etc. As needed, trim and clip excess plastic from parts.
  • Pick up bins of parts from shelves under injection molding machines.
  • Create labels and transact material movements through ERP system.
  • Print and distribute work order packages.
  • Set‑up secondary operation work centers.
  • Involved in cycle counting and physical inventory.
  • Program and operate weigh scales.
  • Performance of the department to meet plant‑wide goals.
  • PREREQUISITES
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing work environment. Injection molding is a plus.
    • Previous work experience showing good attendance levels and that used effective problem‑solving skills is highly desirable.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of techniques, tools, machines, equipment, fixtures, and assembly procedures.
    • Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills, intermediate computer skills to generate reports.
    • Able to use basic measurement tools such as calipers.
    • Demonstrate good judgment, decision‑making abilities and potential for growth within the company.
    EDUCATION GUIDELINES

    High School Diploma or equivalency is preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for a candidate who can demonstrate the combination of experience, training and education to be capable of successfully fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of the position.

    PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

    Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

    Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. If the use of…

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