Press Attendant - 2nd Shift (02873)

Press Attendant – 2nd Shift

Location: Norwich, CT
Pay: $21.75/hour
Shift: 2nd Shift
Department: Molding
Position Type: Full-Time
Environment: Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Press Attendant to join a manufacturing operation in Norwich, CT

This position supports plastic molding operations by ensuring production machinery is supplied with the correct materials, monitoring grinders and material handling systems, and assisting with material and color changes.

The ideal candidate has previous experience in manufacturing, production, machine operation, or material handling and is comfortable working in a physically demanding industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep molding machines supplied with the correct resin and production materials.

• Review material settings and production requirements at the beginning of each shift.

• Monitor molding presses and grinders to ensure equipment is operating properly.

• Clean hoppers, loaders, and grinders during material changes.

• Install new materials and assist with production color changes.

• Set up and calibrate color feeders as needed.

• Clean molding presses and surrounding areas following material or color changes.

• Return unused materials to designated warehouse or storage locations.

• Replace full material containers and move empty containers as needed.

• Remove full finished-product and scrap containers and replace them with empty containers.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

• Follow established manufacturing, safety, and environmental procedures.

• Perform additional production and material handling duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial experience preferred.

• Forklift and pallet jack experience is a plus.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial equipment preferred.

• Experience using basic hand tools is a plus.

• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.

• Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 70 lbs.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

• Comfortable performing physically demanding tasks throughout an 8-hour shift.

• Ability to work around moving machinery, plastic dust, fumes, chemicals, and moderate manufacturing noise.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, production, machine operation, plastic molding, warehouse operations, or material handling who enjoy hands-on, physically active work.

Full-time, 2nd-shift opportunity in Norwich, CT, paying $21.75 per hour.

Apply today to learn more!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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