What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at N-K Manufacturing Technologies?
Summary:
This position produces plastic products through an injection molding process based on customer requirements at an established production rate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates molding machine to rate. This may include:
- Monitoring machine running automatic.
- Operating a horizontal machine in semiautomatic mode with or without inserts.
- Operating a vertical machine which includes loading inserts and unloading finished parts.
- Inspect parts to check conformance to customer specifications and record results as needed.
- May remove runner, trim flash and any other minor finishing operations per inspection instructions.
- Informs molding technician / shift supervisor of defective product being produced.
- Packs finished parts according to specific packing instructions.
- Keep production and scrap records up to date per work instructions and procedures.
- Cleans up work area at shift end or job completion.
- Production reporting in ERP systems.
- Follow 5S requirements.
- Assist in problem solving and corrective actions for customer generated or initial corrective actions.
- Assure proper identification all materials; includes manufactured product, hoppers, grinders and material containers.
