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Your expertise will ensure efficient production processes while adhering to strict quality standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence and innovation.\nDuties\nSet up and operate plastic molding equipment including plastics blow molding, injection molding, extrusion machines, and press brake machines.\nMonitor machine operations continuously, adjusting parameters as needed to maintain optimal performance.\nConduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to ensure parts meet specifications.\nPerform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery, including CNC lathe and CNC equipment.\nHandle materials safely using forklifts and other warehouse handling tools; manage materials flow efficiently within the production area.\nUtilize programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for machine control and automation tasks.\nAssist in fabrication and assembly processes as required, ensuring adherence to lean manufacturing principles for waste reduction and efficiency.\nExperience\nProven experience operating plastics molding machinery such as blow molding, injection molding, or extrusion equipment.\nMechanical knowledge of manufacturing equipment including CNC lathes, press brakes, and other fabrication tools.\nFamiliarity with quality inspection techniques using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.\nHands-on experience with materials handling equipment like forklifts; warehouse experience is a plus.\nBasic math skills for measurements, calculations, and process adjustments.\nKnowledge of lean manufacturing principles to promote continuous improvement within production workflows.\nPrior experience working in manufacturing environments that utilize programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or similar automation systems is preferred. 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