Injection Molding Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Location: Nazareth

Description

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Nazareth team, located in Nazareth, PA. As a Molding Machine Operator, you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The Machine Operator will be responsible for the set-up and start-up of machinery and equipment. In addition, this role will ensure machines are running efficiently to produce quality products.

The Machine Operator will also perform troubleshooting to ensure an uninterrupted flow of products.

Essential Duties:

• Adjust, and operate machines, following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs.
• Utilize problem solving skills to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret diagrams and other work instructions.
• Perform quality inspections and document product quality to assure product is within specifications.
• Communicate with Quality and/or Shift Manager regarding questionable products and make timely adjustments.
• Monitor cycle times to the required standards.
• Work with team members and Shift Manager to improve production processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, quality checks, and machine settings. Complete daily production and quality logs.
• Adhere to safety policies and regulations to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the work area and equipment.
• Adhere to company policy and attendance standards.
• Report food safety concerns to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Understanding of plastic materials, machine operations, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with basic quality control procedures.
• High level of precision in monitoring machine performance and inspecting products for defects.
• Ability to work well within a team, build partnerships and support team members and effectively communicate any issues to supervisors and team members.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Able to utilize interpersonal and communication skills in daily work.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and Core Values.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, this role includes working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Education / Experience / Certifications:

Previous experience operating machines in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;…