Mold Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

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sc electricChicago (IL)

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Industrial Mold Manufacturing

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Junior

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$22.30 per hour

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About the role

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner! Available Shifts11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Sunday - Thursday) Plus, Overtime as needed. Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $22.30. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria. Join Our Team as a Mold Machine Operator! In this job you will mold a variety of epoxy parts and may perform other tasks such as sandblasting and painting of molded epoxy parts. You will work in a production environment, engage in continuous productive activity, and must meet requirements within time constraints driven by machine cycles ranging from 7 minutes to 22 minutes. Tasks require a high degree of eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and the use of both hands and arms on a repetitive basis for a full range of motion. You will frequently use hand and power tools such as knives, scrapers, engravers and air-impact tools. As a Mold Machine Operator, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate injection molding machine, ensuring the smooth and efficient production of simple polymer components.
Review job orders and simple blueprints to understand molding requirements.
Set up molds, adjust parameters, and monitor production, maintaining optimal operating conditions for the machinery.
Cycle molding machine and monitor its progress while performing secondary operations such as deflashing, inspection, visual and mechanical application of lubricating grease, and packaging of finished product.
Inspect finished products for defects, following quality assurance guidelines and escalating quality issues when needed.
Use hand tools like files, hammer, scrapper, air nozzle to blow off excess and clean molds, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of equipment.
Apply silicone mold release with a brush to ensure things don't stick, facilitating efficient production processes.
Perform sandblasting operations as required.
Document completed jobs, ensuring accuracy and prompt reporting of issues.
Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
What you'll Need To Succeed:1+ year of machine operation experience in a production environment.
High School/GED diploma required.
Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
Basic knowledge of machine controls and programs.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to work independently and meet requirements of assigned materials requests.
Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments. Able to escalate and explain issues to team leads and supervisors as needed.
Basic computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications.
Basic math skills with the ability to calculate quantities, weights, and measurements.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team member inside and outside of the department.
Good critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems and understand efforts to improve processes.
Good attention to detail with the ability to complete precise tasks and follow instructions accurately.
Mechanical Hand & Power Tools 2+ Years working in warehouse environment
Additional Functions:

General: Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality and accuracy. Maintain regular and punctual attendance and adherence to policy. Communicate effectively and respectfully with others. Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required. Other responsibilities as assigned. Maintain ongoing training requirements. Flexibility to work overtime when required and as scheduled by management

Major Physical Demands:

Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs.
Walking: Occasional walking moderate distances
Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 25 lbs.
Pushing: Occasional use of electric hand truck to move parts a moderate distance.
Pulling: Occasional use of electric hand truck to move parts a moderate distance.
Bending: Frequent bending and crouching required to perform a variety of tasks. Reaching
Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.
Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs., along with a variety of hand-tools.
Other: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.No fixed Deadline Please upload an up-to-date resume with work history in order to be considered.#SC25

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