Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Duration: Temporary to Hire

Pay Rate: 1st shift – $14.00/hour, 2nd shif t- $15.00/hour

Hours: 12 hour rotating shifts including weekends. Must work 2 weekends per month.

Location: Libertyville, IL

Requirements: 

• 1+ years Injection Mold experience is required
• 3+ years experience in a similar manufacturing position
• Must have basic math skills
• Low level maintenance and basic restarts experience
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to pass a background check

Job Description:

• Understands Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) impact to effectively communicate to Shift Leader repetitive breakdowns.
• Resolves ongoing machine related problems (full blows, closing machine restarts, grinder jams and color changes, purge removal from nozzle leaks).
• Performs beginner-level preventative maintenance tasks (repairing conveyor, material jam, cleaning filters).
• Performs material changeovers (ie. color changes, additives, etc.)
• Supply materials to the press.
• Restarts Injection Machines for mold protects, intermediate troubleshooting skills.
• Assess beyond mold protect for root cause.
• Fix minor cosmetic issues (burns, string flash).
• Maintains proper documentation for all materials and machines. (Line clearances, color changes, production requirements changes, total the scrap at end of shift)
• Other duties as assigned.