Advanced Press Operator
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Molded Dimensions Group manufactures rubber and urethane mechanical components used in a variety of industries from heavy machines to small engines, marine, waste management, automotive, medical food processing, construction and mining.
We are seeking an Advanced Press Operator with 3+ years of hands‑on press experience to operate rubber molding presses. This role requires strong attention to detail, process awareness, and a solid understanding of rubber compounds, tooling, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate can work independently, troubleshoot basic issues, and consistently produce quality parts in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
1st shift hours: 5am - 1pm Monday-Friday
Responsibilities- Operate and monitor 12”, 17” and/or 24” rubber molding presses according to work instructions, process sheets, and safety standards
- Load and unload molds with rubber compounds and/or inserts and finished parts
- Monitor cycle times, temperatures, pressures, and cure times
- Perform in‑process inspections to ensure parts meet quality and dimensional requirements
- Work closely with leads, technicians, and quality personnel to meet production goals
- Works with process sheets to perform production molding of components in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Maintains an adequate supply of raw materials for the machine
- Position and secure inserts and load rubber into machine
- Remove finished products from machines, using hand tools, air hoses and other equipment
- Perform manual clipping, trimming, sorting and assembly tasks to parts produced to meet customer requirements
- Perform quality inspections per company standards
- Effectively communicate with management, engineers, maintenance and other operators any condition that is or will adversely affect the machine and equipment performance
- Adheres to all safety standards and identifies and reports any unsafe conditions
- Follow use of all required PPE
- Perform all other duties as requested
- 3+ years press operating experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to multi‑task
- High level attention to detail
- Dependability
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Standing or walking 8-10 hours a day
- Competitive pay starting at $20/hr
- Weekly paychecks
- Fun, casual work environment
- Advancement opportunities
- Voluntary overtime
- Competitive pay with benefits starting 1st of month after 30 days
- Medical with HRA, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
“We make the difficult part easy.”
Based in Port Washington, WI, Molded Dimensions Group is a premier provider of custom parts for companies seeking reliability, versatility and a strategic approach from a manufacturer and supplier. Our deep and varied expertise with rubber, plastics and urethane production and procurement, combined with our holistic approach to fostering customer satisfaction, is unique to the marketplace and makes us the optimal choice for partnership across all manner of industries.
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