Molding Operator

Molding Operator

Location: Worcester, MA
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:30 PM–6:00 AM
Additional Note: Math assessment required

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Molding Operator to join our manufacturing team in Worcester, MA. In this role, you will use hydraulic, robotic, and/or manual presses and molding equipment to compact material mixes into finished product shapes. The ideal candidate has experience using a variety of molding techniques, measuring tools, and hand and power tools, and can consistently produce products that meet quality specifications.

Responsibilities

• Mold products using hydraulic, robotic, and/or manual presses and molding equipment.
  
• Apply appropriate pressing techniques to compact material mixes into the required shapes.
  
• Form and mold basic product shapes according to specifications.
  
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and a tamping gun safely and effectively.
  
• Recognize differences among molding materials, product characteristics, mixes, pressing methods, and finishing techniques.
  
• Perform initial one-point density tests on molded pieces to evaluate tolerances and conformance to specifications.
  
• Follow established procedures and quality standards.
  
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of a limited variety of molding materials and product characteristics.
  
• Familiarity with molding, pressing, and finishing techniques.
  
• Ability to use a variety of measuring tools, hand tools, and power tools.
  
• Knowledge of molding equipment and pressing techniques.
  
• Ability to perform basic density testing and interpret results against specifications.
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
  
• Ability to work the scheduled second shift Monday through Friday.