Injection Operator

About This Role

The Injection Operator performs various tasks related to injection processes, responsible for the daily operation of PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary components, ensuring quality production and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting and running injection equipment
• Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed
• Accurately complete and update information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms
• Recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations
• Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms
• Define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins and ability to identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately filling out inspection sheets based on overall production quality
• Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary
• Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or similar
• 2 years of experience operating multiple manufacturing machines
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing environment or similar field, with experience operating multiple manufacturing machines

Nice to Have

• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or similar
• 4 years of experience as an Injection Operator
• 2 years of experience managing people/projects
• Associate's Degree

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits