Job Summary: The machine operator is responsible for providing safe and efficient operation of injection molding equipment and assembly of products while ensuring maximum quality and productivity, with minimum downtime. Education and Experience Requirements: At least 6 months of previous manufacturing experience preferred High school diploma or equivalent Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to read, understand and perform basic math Ability to read and understand job specific instructions Ability to stand, climb, stoop, and bend on a continuous basis Ability to frequently lift up to 35 lbs. Good visual awareness and verbal communications required Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Inspect for quality and packaging parts produced from the injection molding or assembly operations Trim and remove excess plastic, flashing and/or spurs from parts Assemble components, if required, to customer and product specifications Assure correct product packaging, quantity and labeling of product cartons Move finished pallets to stretch wrap machine and wrap pallets, if required Grind any defective parts or sprues in correct grinders Understand and follow job instructions as per job packet Keep work area clean, organized, safe and free of unnecessary debris Maintain accurate production counts and properly record on work order documents. Basic molding machine anatomy and operations; open/close, automatic/manual/semi-automatic modes, interpretation of read out screens, nozzle movements, loading /ejecting of parts manually, purge out barrel Clear and reset machine alarms and ability to stop and restart machine Training of new employees when needed Other duties as assigned von Drehle Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.