2nd Shift Plastics Injection Mold Processor - Experienced

Oatey • Cleveland, OH • 4h ago

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things - and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares - about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Position Summary

The person in this role is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely set-up, processing improvements, and troubleshooting of plastic injection molds, tooling and equipment (including auxiliary equipment) operation while ensuring that safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved on a daily basis.

Position Responsibilities

Set-up molds, related tooling and equipment according to daily production schedules; verify equipment is running at required cycle time within specs and quality level prior to releasing for production.

Ensure tools and material are returned to proper locations before leaving workstation.

Evaluate and advise Tool room or Maintenance of problems with tooling or equipment.

Perform first piece inspection and provide QA Tech part for approval after mold changeover.

Troubleshoot equipment processing problems related to product quality.

Complete all required production and quality assurance documentation.

Evaluate, recommend and execute continuous improvement suggestions to improve the operating efficiency as appropriate.

Follow all safety procedures in completion of job duties.

Verify all safety-related devices, machine guarding, signage, etc. are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production.

Wear required PPE.

Participate in 6S events and sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work including knowledge of lock out, tag out procedures.

Maximize the flow of communication for effective performance within the department and between shifts.

Utilize LEAN Thinking in formal and informal settings including participating in LEAN Events (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Projects, Just-Do-It), submitting Suggestions, attending LEAN Training, and improving work cell/areas of responsibility daily.

Use visual tools and display boards and update them as appropriate.

Document all changes resulting from LEAN activities.

Accept and embrace change necessary for continuous improvement.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of prior related work experience with plastic injection molding processing and equipment knowledge, set-up and maintenance.

Working knowledge/ability to setup injection molding equipment to achieve desired specification.

Equipment and mechanical aptitude to perform processing, mold and equipment troubleshooting.

Basic computer skills needed with solid understanding of equipment and mechanical aptitude.

Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet operational deadlines while training others.

Flexibility/dependability to meet demands of 24-hour ops. Weekend and/or evenings probable.

Knowledge of lockout/tagout, machine guarding and applicable OSHA/Oatey safety standards.

Experience in tool and die shop preferred.

Familiarity with operating tow motor, scissor lift or crane preferred.

Education and Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

Oatey Total Rewards

Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

401(k) with competitive company match

Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents

Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

A robust suite of complementary benefits to support associate well being

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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