Injection Operator
On-siteMiami, Florida, United States
Miami, Florida, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeAssociates DegreeLarge
Full TimeAssociates DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Operate and maintain PET and HDPE injection equipment, performing daily set-ups, minor adjustments, and visual quality checks to ensure production standards. Manage production logs, destruction records, and inspection sheets while identifying and reporting defects immediately. Troubleshoot minor equipment issues, collaborate with maintenance, and maintain strict housekeeping across production areas. Work rotating 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule with minimal supervision. Recognize unsafe conditions, adhere to safety protocols, and utilize required personal protective equipment.
Required Qualifications
- 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 2 Years – Experience in Position
- Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines
- Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule
- Regular and predictable attendance
- High School Diploma or GED
Desired Qualifications
- 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 4 Years – Experience working in Position
- 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
- Associate's Degree
- Understanding of computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition and others
- Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize through put
- Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely
- Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required
- Ability to troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary
- Ability to define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins
- Ability to identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system
- Ability to recognize and report all quality defects immediately
- Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed
- Ability to accurately complete and update information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms
- Ability to maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms
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