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We are willing to train the right person who wants to dive into a company that will improve your skills and life, in exchange for your solid work ethic and desire to succeed.\nPrimary Duties and Tasks:\nThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.\nMakes sure the machine is running at or above established CNC rates.\nLearning multiple techniques including hand trimming and scraping, polishing, attaching components, etc. to complete parts for shipping per job order.\nPackages parts, attaches correct shipping labels and labels gaylords properly.\nUses tools including heat guns and sonic gauges to maximize quality and production efficiencies, to meet established forming standards for production under general supervision.\nIdentify defects by comparing them to samples to eliminate any blemishes, gloss level issues, chill marks, warping or other material defects.\nLogs into all jobs assigned to.\nReads the Job Traveler and follows requirements.\nVerifies machine has a signed sample & current parts being machined or formed match the sample.\nAssesses quality as required using test fixtures, measuring devices and/or visual observation.\nSets up and uses a bandsaw to cut up and trim scrap to an acceptable size.\nCounts parts accurately\nEnsures all paperwork is complete, accurate, and turned in at the end of the shift.\nEnsures information is entered into the ERP system accurately.\nEnsures the machine is clean and organized. Make sure all 5S tools are in place and accounted for and old paperwork and labels are removed from the work area.\nFollow all safety procedures to create a safe work environment for all personnel.\nAbides by 5S\nDemonstrates continual improvement in quality and quantity of work performed.\nOther tasks as assigned by management.\nQualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or GED preferred.\nQuality Control (QC) experience helpful.\nMechanical aptitude preferred.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as Employee Handbook, safety rules, and Job Travelers.\nAble to communicate effectively with other employees.\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers.\nAble to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written or oral form.\nFrequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.\nRequired to sit or stand while using limbs and requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.\nMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and products.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.\nMust be able to work in a hot or cool, dirty, dusty, and sometimes noisy environment.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $17.00 per hour\nSchedule:\n10 hour shift\n4x10\nDay shift\nNight shift\nNo weekends\nWork Location: In person","company":"General Plastics","rawCompany":"general plastics","city":"South Milwaukee","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:09:22.343Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator","description":"1st Shift - Monday through Thursday 7am-5pm\n3rd Shift - Monday through Thursday 9pm-7am\nAbout General Plastics:\nGeneral Plastics was founded in 1987 and has since become a premier leader in Thermoforming Manufacturing. It may sound intimidating, but it's incredibly cool! We value our employees greatly and have created a safe and positive environment where your hard work and dedication is rewarded. We are looking for a Machine Operator to join our team! We are willing to train the right person who wants to dive into a company that will improve your skills and life, in exchange for your solid work ethic and desire to succeed.\nPrimary Duties and Tasks:\nThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.\nMakes sure the machine is running at or above established CNC rates.\nLearning multiple techniques including hand trimming and scraping, polishing, attaching components, etc. to complete parts for shipping per job order.\nPackages parts, attaches correct shipping labels and labels gaylords properly.\nUses tools including heat guns and sonic gauges to maximize quality and production efficiencies, to meet established forming standards for production under general supervision.\nIdentify defects by comparing them to samples to eliminate any blemishes, gloss level issues, chill marks, warping or other material defects.\nLogs into all jobs assigned to.\nReads the Job Traveler and follows requirements.\nVerifies machine has a signed sample & current parts being machined or formed match the sample.\nAssesses quality as required using test fixtures, measuring devices and/or visual observation.\nSets up and uses a bandsaw to cut up and trim scrap to an acceptable size.\nCounts parts accurately\nEnsures all paperwork is complete, accurate, and turned in at the end of the shift.\nEnsures information is entered into the ERP system accurately.\nEnsures the machine is clean and organized. Make sure all 5S tools are in place and accounted for and old paperwork and labels are removed from the work area.\nFollow all safety procedures to create a safe work environment for all personnel.\nAbides by 5S\nDemonstrates continual improvement in quality and quantity of work performed.\nOther tasks as assigned by management.\nQualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or GED preferred.\nQuality Control (QC) experience helpful.\nMechanical aptitude preferred.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as Employee Handbook, safety rules, and Job Travelers.\nAble to communicate effectively with other employees.\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers.\nAble to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written or oral form.\nFrequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.\nRequired to sit or stand while using limbs and requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.\nMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and products.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.\nMust be able to work in a hot or cool, dirty, dusty, and sometimes noisy environment.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $17.00 per hour\nSchedule:\n10 hour shift\n4x10\nDay shift\nNight shift\nNo weekends\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:09:22.343Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:09:22.343Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Plastics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"South Milwaukee","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"41ebc4e4e2a53709600d12fc"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/41ebc4e4e2a53709600d12fc"}}