Job Description
JOB TITLE: Injection Molding Machine Operator
DEPARTMENT: Production
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor
STATUS: Non-Exempt
ORIGINATION DATE: March 2013
SUMMARY: Operate machine. Remove parts from press, load inserts in mold, remove parts,
inspect, de-gate and trim parts, pack parts, clean around press, grind runners and rejected parts.
Read work instructions and complete required paperwork.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ Conform to all safety standards of the company.
§ Follow instructions from quality manual for individual parts.
§ Compare production parts to sample parts
§ Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed
safety regulations.
§ Use injection molding machine to produce plastic parts.
§ Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department
supervisor.
§ Trim plastic parts to proper dimensions.
§ Operate production machine in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
§ Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
§ High school diploma, or GED equivalent preferred, previous plastics manufacturing
experience preferred, or combination of education and experience
Job Description: Injection Molding Machine Operator
Origination Date: March 2013
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
§ Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
§ Must be able to perform tasks, which include, but are not limited to, milling, turning,
drilling, taping, de-burring, molding and all bench operations and inspection.
§ Must be familiar with basic machine functions in order to perform the above-mentioned
tasks.
§ Ability to read, write and use basic math.
§ Willingness to learn basic operations of machines.
§ Willingness to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance regarding machine
setup.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
§ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
§ Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions and decimals.
§ Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
§ Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hand and
arms; climb or balance, push and pull; stoop or kneel; talk and hear.
§ Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25
pounds.
§ Must meet specific vision ability including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision
and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job:
Job Description: Injection Molding Machine Operator
Origination Date: March 2013
§ The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
§ The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
§ There are occasionally fumes given off by the machines.
§ The production floor acquires dust and shavings from operations that stay in the air
during the course of the shift.
