Rotomold Operator 1 st Shift

Hours: 5:30 am to 2:00 pm Monday - Friday Wage: $20.00 to $24.00 based on experience Job Title: Rotomold Operator Are you looking for a new career in a premier manufacturing facility? LINDAR is now hiring at our Baxter, MN, location! We provide a clean, friendly environment with competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. www.lindarcorp.com/team ESSENTIAL DUTIES: · Develop a thorough understanding of machine operation and all related technology and equipment to facilitate efficient rotomolding operation. · Drive consistent production of rotationally molded parts which meet dimensional, functional, aesthetic and volume requirements. Ensure that accurate weights of contaminant-free molding materials are measured, prepared and charged for each mold and production cycle. · Exercising safe and efficient technique and utilizing the proper tools, open and close molds before and after production cycles to ensure consistent and timely production of plastic parts. · Using appropriate tools and technique, maintain clean flanges to prevent build-up of plastic and ensure proper sealing of molds along parting lines. Remove excess plastic and prepare molds for charging. · Load powder into molds and ensure complete parting line seal by closing clamps or bolt/receivers. Ensure mold vents are open and clear. · Cycle mold into the oven for production and curing of the part. · After a part is fully cooled and cured, remove plastic part from mold, ensuring part is free of physical damage and contamination. · Perform necessary secondary operations, including part trimming, foaming, graphics application, product assembly & packaging, etc. · Maintain clean and safe workstation at all times; ensure all materials, molds, and tools are kept contaminant-free and in efficient working condition via periodic equipment maintenance. · Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement, including reduction of cycle times, minimization of material consumption and elimination of scrap. · Other responsibilities as the business demands. QUALIFICATIONS: · High school education or equivalent with emphasis on shop courses including mechanical and/or metal fabrication. · Experience in the use of a variety of electrical and pneumatic tools. · Comfortable maneuvering mold of 75 pounds or more utilizing various types of lifting equipment, forklift, hoists etc. · Ability to meet the physical requirements in the Physical Activities Checklist with or without reasonable accommodation. · Understand the work environment conditions as outlined in number 4 below. · Previous rotational molding experience preferred. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Work Location: In person