Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Position Summary

TITLE: Press Operator/Molder - 2nd

HOURS: 1:00pm - 9:00pm

REPORTS TO: James Blackmore

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.