Press Operator

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Press Operator Job Description

The Press Operator role at Molding Dynamics runs the plastic injection molding machines and prepares the finished plastic parts for packaging. 

Why Choose Molding Dynamics for Your Press Operator Career

Molding Dynamics is located just outside of Cleveland in Bedford, OH. As a plastic injection molding supplier, we provide innovative ideas and solutions, build trust and loyalty with our customers and our employees, and offer unparalleled customer service, engineering, and design services. We provide the training you need to do your job well. In addition, you'll work in a clean, safe environment. We offer:

• Fair pay

• Benefit programs that evolve with you

• 401K program with company matching

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Promotional opportunities

Press Operator Responsibilities

The press operator is vital to the success of plastic molding objectives. The press operator is responsible for managing the molding machine, inspecting parts, following safety procedures, and more. 

As a press operator, your responsibilities may include:

• Take parts from a molding machine, either by opening the door and retrieving parts from the mold face, or by retrieving them from the drop bin.

• Visually inspect parts for conformance to standards for that particular part. There may also be a need to measure, trim, fixture, bend, fold, assemble, gage or other requirement to finish the part before it can be packaged.

• Complete forms, checklists, reports, and labels that need data entered.

• Follow all procedures, and safety rules. 

• Frequently communicate with the shift Supervisor and Quality Technician when any issues arise with the part, molding machine, or other equipment they are tending.

• Responsible for the tools issued for the job that is running at the press they are assigned to.

• Keep work area clean - scrap parts and runners should be ground.

• Perform relief duties or other duties as required.