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MOLDING OPERATOR- 3rd shift

Jst GroupWaukegan, ILApril 15th, 2026
Molding Operator- 3rd ShiftSalary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 HourlyJob Shift: Third ShiftDescriptionSUMMARY: Operate molding machines, complete paperwork and complete lot changes as necessary for production. Inspecting production produced to detect any quality defects present. Support Leads in daily department duties as requested by the Shift leads. Operator B will work with all machines in the Molding area.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:Inspects the housings being produced by using diagrams, blueprints, and checksheetsPerform production lot changes, including verifying lot quantities and weighing partsWorking knowledge of inspection and measuring equipmentTraining of new operators in molding procedures and machine operationPerform other duties as required or directed to ensure department quality and product objectives are metSupport their shift team with questions on quality and processesShould be able to make basic decisions concerning quality and machine operationShould be able to contain suspect parts and write containments for defective parts and red lightsKnowledgeable on taking SPC measurements and entering data. Also be able to spot trends when they occur and write a containment based on that informationAble to re-measure parts for out of control parts on SPC and verify completed containmentsUnderstand and follow 5s proceduresDelegates and oversees inspection of completed lots and acceptanceUpdating molding boards for real time production, finish dates, priorities and maintenance information following the Priority Process Flow instructionsClean molding machines and production areaContinuously investigate for cost saving ideas and improvements throughout the factory to better improve operational ExpensesMaintain an average of 85% efficiency rating