Machine Operator - 1st Shift

SUMMARY - Assembly inject Operates ceramic core injection molding machines to form ceramic patterns.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  Core injection press and tooling preparation and operation    Core shape making process via injection    Dimensional and visual inspection of injected cores    Core forging operation    Preparing cores for thermal processing    QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    Candidate must adhere to all process documentation    Able to safely and efficiently operate machinery and tooling    Strong mechanical aptitude    Open-minded, willing to learn    Strong team player    Experience with injection molding is a plus     Excellent interpersonal skills    Strong verbal and written communication skills    Must comply with internal Safety and 6S Standards         EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   High school education or equivalent life experience and three to six months related experience or training.  Ability to learn and to operate all injection machines, and perform all functions of wax injection operation to include placement of patterns in wax setters or fixtures after injection.     LANGUAGE SKILLS   Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules and work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to record information on a daily basis. Ability to speak and listen effectively to follow instructions in English. Ability to write and speak complete sentences and understand verbal and written instructions in English.    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS   Ability to add and subtract two and three digit numbers and to perform simple multiplication and division.    REASONING ABILITY   Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.    PHYSICAL DEMANDS   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish between colors, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to recognize defects in patterns    WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.