Rubber Machine Operator - Day Shift

Founded in 1995, National Products began supplying the world with our industry leading RAM Mounting Systems. Relied on by the world’s most rugged industries, we serve motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police, farmers, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts and others with mounting solutions for high vibration environments. We manufacture mounts for action cameras, tablets, phones, and other displays across nearly every mobile market. Made in the USA, we are proud to offer a lifetime warranty on most products.

Job Description

The position of Rubber Machine Operator ensures the function of injection molding machines to produce molded parts from proprietary rubber compounds, along with performing all stages of part preparation and finishing. Its primary responsibilities require the operator to follow written, verbal or physically demonstrated procedure in starting, idling, loading, unloading, and cycling rubber injection molding machines. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to using both manual and motor driven arbor presses to insert hardware, hand dip coating of aluminum castings in adhesive primer, and using knives and other hand tools to trim excess material and perform associated manufacturing tasks. The individual filling this role will work closely with supervisors and co-workers to ensure safe operation of equipment and produce finished product in accordance with specified quality and productivity standards. Teamwork, attendance, and punctuality are essential.

Schedules:

• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Mon-Fri
• Swing Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM, Mon-Fri
• Night Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM, Sun-Thur

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verifies basic mold setup and machine program settings fundamental to safe and efficient operation of rubber injection molding machines and associated equipment.
• Starts idled machines or assumes control of machines in operation at beginning of production shift. Performs machine shutdowns at end of production shift as needed.
• Follows verbal direction and physical demonstration to perform work required while meeting specified time and quality standards
• Checks parts for quality.
• Accurately records production data in both written and computerized format.
• Ensures proper part labelling, performing inventory transactions of production components and finished parts throughout each step of part processing.
• Maintains work environment safe for self, team members, machinery and tools.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of surrounding work areas.
• Communicates with supervisors, leads, co-workers, and technicians regarding status of ongoing work.