Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a machine operator looking for your next role within a supportive and growth oriented manufacturing company? This position offers a key operational role inside a fast-paced production environment, combining hands-on technical execution, high safety standards, and team-oriented collaboration to deliver high-quality manufactured parts.

Competitive Pay: $20-$22+/hr to start—will train! Whether you are transitioning from another field, we offer great starting rates.

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes premium health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and eligibility for an incentive recognition bonus program.

Career Advancement: Access to specialized training and fast-track promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities Include

• Daily management of the molding department, covering mold set-ups, thermoplastic processing, and basic machine maintenance across every production cycle.
• Set up and operate injection molding equipment, including auxiliary machinery, robots, packaging units, and tumblers, ensuring smooth assembly workflows across every shift.
• Monitor critical parameters like temperature, pressure, and cycle times, raising issues promptly to maintain target output as an attentive machine operator.
• Inspect finished components to confirm full alignment with customer standards, taking ownership as a meticulous quality inspector on the line.
• Use precise measuring tools, including a caliper and a micrometer, to verify part dimensions against technical inspection blueprints.
• Conduct additional dimension checks using a caliper to maintain continuous precision throughout manufacturing operations.
• Verify material thicknesses with a micrometer to satisfy quality control requirements before final packaging.
• Maintain clean workspaces, observe FOD controls, and apply 5S principles before, during, and after operations across the warehouse floor.
• Complete all required documentation correctly and legibly while working under minimal supervision.
• Support overall team success by performing additional tasks assigned by the Department Strategist.

Skills / Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of background in injection molding, setup, basic machine maintenance, thermoplastic processing, and robotics operation.
• Hands-on experience operating a caliper, a micrometer, and specialized manufacturing machinery.
• Practical background working within a warehouse setting, including forklift operation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to follow strict instructions.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and maintain regular attendance on production schedules.
• Demonstrated history working effectively as a reliable machine operator across high-volume production setups.
• Prior experience acting as a quality inspector to uphold product integrity during component assembly.

What's In It For You

• Direct, hands-on experience in advanced injection molding, component assembly, and complex equipment maintenance.
• Cross-functional exposure to logistics and materials control within a modern warehouse facility.
• Opportunity to grow your skill set as an expert machine operator overseeing automated tooling and systems.
• Training programs to develop your role as a qualified quality inspector handling precise assembly standards.
• Supportive, team-driven environment built around high-performance execution, safety, and operational excellence.

Apply Today! Ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you have experience in Manufacturing or are completely new to the industry, join a team that values high-performance grit! Apply today by submitting your resume. We look forward to reviewing your application.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.