Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

REPORT TO:  Production Supervisor

PURPOSE

Operate automatic injection or transfer molding machine to produce a variety of quality parts to meet customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Record logs daily activities, downtime, lot control, reinspection and other applicable records; maintain records as necessary.

Read and follow instruction booklet as to: Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Standards and Specifications, Status ticket, etc. 

Operate transfer-molding presses inside or outside of clean environment room to established standards as per work instructions; load preps into pot.

Remove parts with air gun or specialized tool; visually inspect parts for defects as per quality standards.

Notify Group Leader or Supervisor when equipment/machinery breakdowns occur or manufacturing process requires troubleshooting.

Under Supervisor's direction assist in relieving press operators or other qualified production operations for lunch and breaks: perform auxiliary operations and maintain established standards.

Observe all safety and health rules prescribed by the company; wear safety equipment as required; ensure lunchroom, locker, and work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly condition.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to position or move; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/ or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.  

Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time.