{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d99feed41722be20ea46b920","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d99feed41722be20ea46b920","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d99feed41722be20ea46b920","title":"Machine Operator - Plastics","description":"Astronics-PECO, located in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. We specialize in Passenger Service Units (PSUs) which incorporate air handling, emergency oxygen, electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. We also manufacture a wide range of fuel tank access doors that meet stringent strength, fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements.\nThe purpose of this position is to operate all molding machines and mold quality parts to customer specifications, meet customer demand while maintaining cost standards and parts per hour. This role will work on our Day shift from Mon - Fri 7am - 3:30pm\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nIncludes the following duties and others as assigned.\nReads and interprets daily production reports to determine requirements.\nAssists in the set-ups on all of the molding equipment and machinery.\nBrings all quality and process control issues to lead.\nOperates measuring tools such as micrometers, dial and digital calipers, and etc.\nVisually inspects surfaces for flaws and makes adjustments accordingly.\nAccurately completes paperwork and documents accurate counts of all parts.\nOperates secondary equipment such as ultrasonic welder, drill press, trim press and gate cutters.\nOperate a variety of forklifts and other material moving equipment and tools.\nSweeps area, cleans and washes equipment.\nAttends Quality Manual Standards Training and applies Quality Standards accordingly.\nObserves safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.\nReports consistently to work and is on time. Able to work an eight hour shift.\n\nDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCES:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below each are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nPrevious plastic injection molding experience and or training preferred.\nMechanical aptitude and experience working with machines.\nExcellent attention to detail.\nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.\n\nEmployment Eligibility Requirements:\nThis position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.\nAn offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.\n\nAccommodation Requests:\nAstronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Peco.humanresources@astronics.com or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.","company":"Astronics","rawCompany":"astronics","city":"Oregon","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:57:43.400Z","occupations":[{"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":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4072.00","title":"Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"molding-coremaking-and-casting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"326121","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-profile-shape-manufacturing"},{"code":"326122","title":"Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-pipe-and-pipe-fitting-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator - Plastics","description":"Astronics-PECO, located in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. We specialize in Passenger Service Units (PSUs) which incorporate air handling, emergency oxygen, electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. We also manufacture a wide range of fuel tank access doors that meet stringent strength, fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements.\nThe purpose of this position is to operate all molding machines and mold quality parts to customer specifications, meet customer demand while maintaining cost standards and parts per hour. This role will work on our Day shift from Mon - Fri 7am - 3:30pm\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nIncludes the following duties and others as assigned.\nReads and interprets daily production reports to determine requirements.\nAssists in the set-ups on all of the molding equipment and machinery.\nBrings all quality and process control issues to lead.\nOperates measuring tools such as micrometers, dial and digital calipers, and etc.\nVisually inspects surfaces for flaws and makes adjustments accordingly.\nAccurately completes paperwork and documents accurate counts of all parts.\nOperates secondary equipment such as ultrasonic welder, drill press, trim press and gate cutters.\nOperate a variety of forklifts and other material moving equipment and tools.\nSweeps area, cleans and washes equipment.\nAttends Quality Manual Standards Training and applies Quality Standards accordingly.\nObserves safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.\nReports consistently to work and is on time. Able to work an eight hour shift.\n\nDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCES:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below each are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nPrevious plastic injection molding experience and or training preferred.\nMechanical aptitude and experience working with machines.\nExcellent attention to detail.\nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.\n\nEmployment Eligibility Requirements:\nThis position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.\nAn offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.\n\nAccommodation Requests:\nAstronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Peco.humanresources@astronics.com or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T18:57:43.400Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T18:57:43.400Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Astronics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Oregon","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d99feed41722be20ea46b920"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d99feed41722be20ea46b920"}}