Molding Operator

Company Overview Vaupell is a global leader in providing highly engineered plastics, advanced composites, and metal solutions tailored to support mission-critical products across aerospace, defense, and medical markets. With over 75 years of industry experience, we collaborate closely with top-tier OEMs, innovative growth companies, and startups to deliver solutions that accelerate time-to-market, mitigate risks, and optimize costs. Overview We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Molding Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be instrumental in operating and maintaining various plastic molding machines to produce high-quality components. 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. Duties Set up and operate plastic molding equipment including plastics blow molding, injection molding, extrusion machines, and press brake machines. Monitor machine operations continuously, adjusting parameters as needed to maintain optimal performance. Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to ensure parts meet specifications. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery, including CNC lathe and CNC equipment. Handle materials safely using forklifts and other warehouse handling tools; manage materials flow efficiently within the production area. Utilize programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for machine control and automation tasks. Assist in fabrication and assembly processes as required, ensuring adherence to lean manufacturing principles for waste reduction and efficiency. Experience Proven experience operating plastics molding machinery such as blow molding, injection molding, or extrusion equipment. Mechanical knowledge of manufacturing equipment including CNC lathes, press brakes, and other fabrication tools. Familiarity with quality inspection techniques using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments. Hands-on experience with materials handling equipment like forklifts; warehouse experience is a plus. Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and process adjustments. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles to promote continuous improvement within production workflows. Prior experience working in manufacturing environments that utilize programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or similar automation systems is preferred. Join us at Vaupell where your skills will drive innovation in high-performance plastics solutions! We’re committed to fostering a vibrant workplace that values safety, precision, and continuous growth—empowering you to excel every day. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person