Press Operator - 2nd Shift

TITLE: Press Operator/Molder - 2^nd

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.