Roto Mold Operator (1st shift)

IPS – RMB Products is seeking a Chemical Rotational Molding Operator who works on a team assisting in the operation of rotational molding machines and production of plastic parts in a manufacturing setting, obtaining a quality product that exceeds the customer’s expectations. The employee will ensure and verify each product meets quality standards and customer specifications. The Rotational Molding Operator performs the work on-site in a manufacturing environment. Overtime is required for the position.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, focused exclusively on high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. The group consists of 9 highly respected brands: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), RMB Products, Rubbercraft, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, encapsulated O-rings, as well as polyamide foams and high-temperature thermoplastics for aircraft interiors. We also provide rotational lining for corrosion protection with seamless liners for pipelines and equipment, and additive manufacturing capabilities for advanced flight hardware production.

Job Accountabilities:

• Must read, understand, and follow work orders
• Will inspect, trim, repair, clean, and pack out all products produced in Rotational molding.
• Must be capable of producing quality parts form trimming till the final pack out at standard
• Perform operations under a sensitive-time duration process
• Set up machines to start production cycles; prepare molds by cleaning them, adding inserts, and other components
• Obtain correct powder and molds per work order; and fills buckets with the proper resin, dye, and/or weight to ensure quality of product
• Perform quality acceptance checks
• Program time, temperature, and rotation on machine to achieve proper molding per set up sheets
• Assure that all vent tubes and parting lines are cleaned each time on rotational mold
• Installs and/or removes pins and/or insert into proper place on the molds
• Properly mount molds and lined products on proper machine arm
• Receive, inspect, and return molds after work order is completed
• Maintain machine readiness with completion of daily and weekly preventative maintenance forms
• Stage and prepare production runs
• Teflon coat rings and plates as required
• Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Remove lined products from arm and trim off end caps
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
• Remove part from mold and at the proper time trim and de-flash as required
• Visually inspect each part for quality
• Reject non-conforming parts as needed and place them in designated area
• Inspect finished parts for delamination, voids or bubbles, and contamination
• Documents all molding, trim/preassembly, preventive maintenance, and safety procedures and ensures compliance
• Creates a quality product that meets industry standards and customer expectation to be shipped
• Maintains time and productions records
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
• Notifies supervisor when problems arise
• Makes optimum use of time and keeps work area clean and neat
• Abides by all the policies, procedures, guidelines of RMB including conformance to good common sense safety practices and regulations

Job Specifications:

Education: High School Diploma, GED equivalent or trade school graduate

Years’ Experience: 0-2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing environment

Skills:

• Will have a willingness to learn and improve through on-the-job training.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions given out orally and in writing by the AS Value Stream Manager and/or customer expectations and requirements
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all projects, customers, and RMB
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and customer provided specifications
• Requires use of forklifts, cranes, rotational molding machines and other heavy machinery, and pneumatic tools, manual machines, etc.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views and contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Requires advanced writing, math, and mechanical skills
• Requires a flexible and cooperative attitude, which includes when asked to perform other duties or tasks that are not listed within this job description but within the scope of this position
• Requires communication skills both written and orally in the English language
• Requires excellent safety practices, which includes keeping a clean work area
• Interpersonal skills are essential and vital to maintain an organized warehouse
• Effectively process change through RMB feedback and reviews
• Requires personal responsibility and accountability meeting workmanship standards with little supervision to complete assignments
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all projects, customers, and RMB
• Other duties as assigned

• Standing: working with machinery for long periods of time
• Sitting: computer work
• Repetitive movement
• Ability to operate a fork-lift and overhead crane
• Lifting no more than 50 pounds alone and assisting in team lifts of more than 50 pounds
• Each employee is to fulfill the work schedule, work hours, and productivity expectations of their supervisor and RMB
• An employee is to comply with established standards, policies and laws applicable to our business
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.