Molding Operator

The Molding Operator is responsible for removing injection molded plastic parts from molding machines. The operator then does work on those parts following various written and verbal instructions.

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  Remove the molded plastic parts from injection molding machines.

  
  
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  Trim part from runner using a gate trimming side cutter.

  
  
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  Trim flash from part if needed.

  
  
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  Clean parts as needed.

  
  
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  Visually and mechanically inspect part using written and verbal instructions

  
  
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  Do further operations on the parts as needed. This may be fixturing, assembly, machining to size, staging parts in a cooling rack, sanding, sonic welding, hot stamping, weigh count, etc.

  
  
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  Pack parts in containers following written or verbal instructions.

  
  
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  Stack full containers in a designated area.

  
  
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  Place runners and reject parts in the material grinder, then begin the grinding operation.

  
  
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  Sort runners from parts on automatic running presses.

  
  
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  Record rejects parts at the molding machine.

  
  
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  Complete data entry process, such as listing good parts, scrap parts and time for each job.

  
  

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  High School (or equivalent) Education.

  
  
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  2-4 Years related experience

  
  
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  Prior Sanmina experience and systems knowledge is a plus.

  
  

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer