Production Molder

EJ has an immediate opening for an Production Molder Operator.  Second shift:  3:30pm – 2:00am (Monday - Thursday) Will train on 1st shift for 6-12 weeks. 

 

Generous Benefit Package that includes: 

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

 

About EJ:  We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

 

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions.  Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

 

Location:  Muskegon, Michigan

 

SUMMARY

 

Responsible for operating various molding machines and secondary equipment, including robot sanding and machining centers and component assembly.  Operators will be weighing material and then placing material into a heated mold (around 300º).  Operation of mechanical presses, using two hand control palm buttons, and removal of parts out of the press.  Parts may require flash removal from the part and complete packaging.    May include production and prototype part manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.                                   
• Works in a manner which demonstrates commitment to personal safety and that of others within the organization, following EJ safety procedures.
• Understand the safety expectations for the task and always wear the necessary PPE.
• Working individually or as part of a team.
• Follow schedule presented (may work at different work cell every day)
• Pre-shift press and start of shift safety inspections.
• Setup tooling, fixtures, equipment, and machining tools.
• Re-fill fiberglass and resin, as necessary.
• Reads blueprint and follows BOM, work instructions and routing information on production orders.
• Proof of 1st piece, perform all required start or shift quality checks.
• Perform process quality checks using micrometers, calipers, and gages.
• Runs production parts at or above standard rates and update production paperwork.
• Mold, trim, inspect and finish parts to meet customer requirements.
• Problem solves issues with the machine setup, part issues or fit and finish.
• Daily cleaning to keep area clean and free of trip hazards.
• Preventative maintenance tasks, as instructed.
• Assembly of hardware components and parts for finished packaging.
• Material handling of parts, by hand manipulation, use of overhead hoist, movement of palletized parts, including use of a pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Runs various production molding machines for composite products.
• Runs fiberglass cutting machine.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

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.