HIRING IMMEDIATELY: MACHINE OPERATOR / INJECTION MOLDING IN WINTER HAVEN, FL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Machine Operator / Injection Molding to join our client in Winter Haven, FL. This individual will be responsible for operating on all auxiliary equipment such as a dryer, loader, grinder, water tower. The ideal candidate will have precious machine operator experience along with the ability to work in a hot environment. Apply online and kick-start your career today!
Pay, Schedule, and Location
- Starting at $15/hour, paid weekly
- 3rd shift: 12 am - 8 am, Monday - Friday
- Location in Winter Haven, FL
Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up, start, and shut down injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
- Change molds, and adjust machine parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, cycle time) to optimize the process
- Monitor machine operation to ensure safety and quality standards are met
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to the molding process, including machine malfunctions, part defects, and material inconsistencies
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on machines and molds to ensure smooth operation and minimize downtime
- Collaborate with the maintenance or engineering departments on more complex issues
- Conduct visual inspections and use measuring tools like calipers and micrometers to verify that molded parts meet quality specifications and customer requirements
- Document process changes, quality checks, and production data
- Identify and correct quality issues and report them to a supervisor
- Prepare and handle raw materials (e.g., resins), ensuring proper drying and feeding into the machines
- Understand the properties of different thermoplastic and thermoset materials and how they affect the molding process
- Manage and handle excess or waste materials responsibly
Requirements and Qualifications
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, specifically with plastic injection molding
- Knowledge of molding machine types and their operation (e.g., hydraulic vs. electric)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work orders
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments
- Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility.
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(Salary range based on experience)
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