Production Associate

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB Operates injection-molding machines that form plastic or rubber products. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Starts machine that automatically liquefies pellets, slugs, or powder in heating chamber, injects liquefied material into mold, and ejects molded product Observes gauges to ensure specified molding temperature and pressure are maintained Examines molded product for surface defects, such as dents and cracks Maintains production counts May dump plastic powder, preformed plastic pellets, or preformed rubber slugs into hopper of molding machine May remove product from mold, using hand tools May trim flash from product, using shears or knife May place product in cold water or position it on cooling fixture to prevent distortion OTHER DUTIES Performs all other duties as required REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING High School diploma or GED preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS Identify problems, inform others, and provide information to assist with solving the problem VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS Use verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers and/or vendors WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS Complete and maintain documentation/records to effectively convey ideas and information both in written and oral form MATH SKILLS Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios COMPUTER SKILLS Not applicable TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Hand tools Power Hand tools Weigh count scale MENTAL DEMANDS typically required Respond to unpredictability High pressure for results Independent judgment and discretion Organize and prioritize Manage multiple projects / tasks Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders Relate to others PHYSICAL DEMANDS (typically required to perform the essential functions of the job) CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job) Ability to stand Ability to hear conversation Ability to walk Ability to stoop Ability to sit Ability to repeatedly bend Repetitive finger movement Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands Ability to use both hands Ability to use both legs Specific visual requirements Ability to communicate orally Use depth perception Use color vision FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 - 75% time on job) Ability to lift up to 25 lbs Ability to kneel Ability to lift up to 10 lbs Reach at high or low level Ability to push/pull 15 lbs OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on job) Ability to lift up to 40 lbs Ability to climb stairs Ability to carry up to 40 lbs Ability to balance Ability to crawl WORKING CONDITIONS (typically required) CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job) Work in dry atmospheric conditions Work with machinery with moving parts FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 - 75% time on job) Exposure to vibration Work alone OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on job) Work in heat between 90 degrees - 100 degrees Exposure to alcohol Work in excessive or frequent temperature changes Exposure to grease/oils Work with hands in water Exposure to intermittent noise above 85dB Work weekly more than 40 hours Exposure to irritant or toxic fumes Work a shift between 8-12 hours Exposure to dust (more than nuisance) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (typically required to perform the essential functions of the job) CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job) Safety Glasses Gloves: latex, work gloves, etc. OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on job) Hearing protection Respirator (disposable) #J-18808-Ljbffr Asm-Industries