Operator

$1,000 sign on bonus!! Would you like 3 day weekends every weekend? Would you like to work 4 10 hour days? This is for the evening shift/2nd shift. Great Health insurance, generous PTO, 401k and a stellar place to work. PDM, Plastics Design and Manufacturing in Manhattan, MT is looking for an Operator for second shift.

PDM helps to bring great ideas from concept all the way through prototyping and production scale manufacturing.

Our team understands the need to add value to projects and organizations. We do this daily by applying “customer first” work ethics, integrity and utilizing world wide & world class experience in our manufacturing and sourcing.

The ideal candidate will have a moderate understanding of the injection molding process from previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Part Inspection / Packaging

• Inspects parts coming from work cell to ensure they meet parameters defined on QC inspection sheet and reference parts.

• Package parts as defined in operator work instructions ensuring box and pallet quantities are correct.

Quality Assurance

• Perform Hourly Checks and sign offs for your work cell and other work cells as needed

• Prepping job binders and labels as determined by shift lead

• Startup approvals

• Works with supporting departments to ensure the machine is producing desired part parameters

• Ensures work instructions are correct and up to date

Mold & Job setup & teardown

• Mold Setting

• Work cell setup – Including all documentation, quality samples, tools and auxiliary equipment needed

• Work cell teardown – Returning all documentation, quality samples, tools and auxiliary equipment to correct location

• Mold Removal

Material handling

• Material Prep & teardown – Including loading and cleaning dryers, swapping out gaylords, pulling materials, components and packaging from staging, setting up grinders and cleaning loaders for the next job

Injection Processing and Troubleshooting

• Press startup – Ensure the start-up checklist is complete. Load the correct program in the machine and ensuring all parameters are correct according to the mold book or approved process sheet.

• Troubleshooting minor issues such as, but not limited to, stuck parts, contamination, door/ machine alarms, and automation alarms

• Adjust automation programs and EOAT to meet production standards.

• Works with shift lead and manufacturing engineers on major issues.

• Writes mold work orders as needed when issues arise

• Documents all process changes in the process change log

• Ensure work cell is performing at or below standard scrap and cycle-time

Required

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

• Successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of a Material Handler, Die-Setter, Processer or Quality in injection molding.

• Successful work experience promoting a team atmosphere and collaboration in the work place.

• Regular and punctual attendance.

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

• Night shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person