Mold Injection Operator (2nd Shift - Immediate Start)

Injection Molding Operator

Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Thursday | 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

Pay: $16.00/hr + $1.00/hr shift premium

Employment Type: Temp (possibility of permanent)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Manufacturing Operator to support injection molding and assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on, temp-to-hire opportunity for someone who takes pride in quality, safety, and consistent production.

Responsibilities

• Report to your workstation 10 minutes before shift change to review machine performance, quality issues, and standard procedures
• Operate injection molding machines and/or assembly equipment per standard operating procedures
• Review daily quality requirements, operator instructions, quality alerts, and packaging instructions
• Perform visual inspections to identify defects or damage
• Verify scale settings and ensure proper packaging and labeling
• Package parts carefully to prevent contamination or damage
• Count and record good parts and scrap throughout the shift
• Communicate excessive scrap or defects to Quality or the Shift Supervisor
• Maintain press collection bins to inspection standards
• Safely operate grinders as required
• Perform 5S activities per schedule
• Assist other team members as needed to meet production demands
• Follow all MIOSHA safety requirements
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervision or management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and exercise sound judgment
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of workplace safety practices

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs as needed
• Use hands for handling tools, parts, and controls
• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with operating machinery and variable temperatures
• PPE is provided and required
• Strict adherence to safety protocols is expected