Machine Operator II - Plastics

About the role

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.

We are adding a Machine Operator II to help lead our great team on the graveyard shift, Sunday-Thursday 11pm-7am. To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced operator who is able to mold quality parts to customer specifications, meet customer demand while maintaining cost standards and parts per hour, and mentor other operators.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains and mentors Molding machine operators in all duties and responsibilities
• Assign daily tasks and priorities to the molding machine team provided by the Production Supervisor
• Reads and interprets daily production reports to determine requirements
• Assists in the set-ups and operate on all of the molding equipment, machinery, and secondary equipment such as ultrasonic welder, drill press, trim press and gate cutters
• Addresses all quality and process control issues
• Operates measuring tools such as dial and digital calipers, etc.
• Visually inspects surfaces for flaws and makes adjustments accordingly
• Accurately completes paperwork and documents accurate counts of all parts
• Operate a variety of forklifts, cranes, and other material moving equipment and tools
• Sweeps area, cleans and washes equipment
• Attends Quality Manual Standards Training and applies Quality Standards accordingly
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Reports consistently to work and is on time. Able to work an eight hour shift and Overtime when needed
• Able to do set up and tear downs of molding machines
• Lock out tag out knowledge
• Performing Material Handling duties including cleaning hoppers and setting up dryers

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Expereinces

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous plastic injection molding experience and or training preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with machines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 55 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Safety glasses and hearing protection are required.

Employment Eligibility Requirements

• This 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.

An 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.