Injection Operator

About This Role

The Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for the day-to-day operations associated with PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary equipment. This role ensures quality production and maintains a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 (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 identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately fill out inspection sheets based on overall production quality
• Recognize and report all quality defects immediately
• Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary

Requirements

• 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years experience as an Injection Operator
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment operating multiple machines, with 2+ years experience in an Injection Operator role.

Nice to Have

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

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits