Press Operator - 2nd Shift

JOB POSTING

TITLE: Press Operator/Molder - 2^nd 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.