Position Summary
JOB POSTING
TITLE:Press Operator/Molder – 2nd Shift
HOURS:Dependent on Shift
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Shift
LOCATION:Parker Hannifin-Woodridge, IL
LABOR GRADE:4
Duties and responsibilities:
Press Operators are members of the molding team and responsible for running machines to the standards and requirements set for each job.This includes but is not limited to:
Molding Team Member
- Read and understand the process sheet in order to run the mold(s) properly
- Correct and report all discrepancies or changes in work instructions to the QC Manager or Supervisor.
- Inspect your area and equipment for any safety hazards, correct and report to Supervisor.
- Wear all required PPE.
- Check work area before startup to ensure the proper materials are on hand.
- Use the specified gram weight of rubber for each cycle.
- Correctly load rubber prep and inserts into the molds.
- Complete production tags, travel tickets and day-by –the-hour sheets as required.
- Strive for efficiency and productivity.
- Audit parts while running, adjust process if necessary to improve quality.Seek help if not able to correct problem.Strive for zero defects.
- If a mold is damaged, must be reported immediately to the Supervisor.
- Where appropriate, run multiple presses as assigned.
- Run sample press as assigned.
- Interact with the Tugger Operator as required.
- Maintain/follow 5S standards/system.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Molding Team Member Responsibilities
- Run presses and molds efficiently and productively, become a valuable contributing member of the team.
- Actively participate in team meetings to solve problems.
- Be flexible enough to move to different jobs throughout the day.
- Take on a team responsibility, Relief person, Auditor, Troubleshooter, Job setup, Scheduler, Trainer.
- Work with the team to schedule vacations and holidays as needed
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Physical Requirements
- This position spends approximately 100% of their time standing and/or walking.
- Must be able to lift mold plates from 10 to 30 pounds approximately 200 times a day and lift similar pressures of 10 to 30 pounds while opening molds.
- This position requires lifting tubs of rubber (up to 40 pounds) continuously throughout the shift.
- Must have good hand-eye coordination.
Education and Experience Preferred
- Previous Machine Operator experience preferred.
- Solid work history required.
- Good communication skills and the ability to read, understand and execute work instructions.
