Mold Injection Operator (2nd Shift - Immediate Start)

Injection Molding Operator Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday Thursday| 4:00 PM 2:30 AM Pay: $16.00/hr + $1.00/hr shift premium Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Start Date: ASAP Job Summary: We are seeking a dependable Manufacturing Operator to support injection molding and assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on, temp-to-hire opportunity for someone who takes pride in quality, safety, and consistent production. Responsibilities: Report to your workstation 10 minutes before shift change to review machine performance, quality issues, and standard procedures Operate injection molding machines and/or assembly equipment per standard operating procedures Review daily quality requirements, operator instructions, quality alerts, and packaging instructions Perform visual inspections to identify defects or damage Verify scale settings and ensure proper packaging and labeling Package parts carefully to prevent contamination or damage Count and record good parts and scrap throughout the shift Communicate excessive scrap or defects to Quality or the Shift Supervisor Maintain press collection bins to inspection standards Safely operate grinders as required Perform 5S activities per schedule Assist other team members as needed to meet production demands Follow all MIOSHA safety requirements Complete other duties as assigned by supervision or management Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Ability to understand written and verbal instructions Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Ability to follow detailed procedures and exercise sound judgment Strong communication skills Understanding of workplace safety practices Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs as needed Use hands for handling tools, parts, and controls Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals Work Environment: Manufacturing environment with operating machinery and variable temperatures PPE is provided and required Strict adherence to safety protocols is expected