Molding Operator

About the role

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people's lives around the globe.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Inspect parts visually for defects
• Perform visual and gauge inspections to specification
• Package and label products as directed in WI
• Trim all parts that need to be trimmed
• Keep cell or line assign to him/her clean at all times to ensure the safety of the plant
• Identify, dispose, and label scrap
• Report all problems with the product to technicians or supervisor
• Operate equipment used in the Molding area such as the band saw and pneumatic cutter
• If the machine stop working notify technician
• Follow all safety procedures and report any safety problems to the supervisor immediately, as well as using 5s guidelines established for the department
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Involvement in our continuous improvement and safety initiatives
• Communicate when uncertain of parts that may need to be scraped by contacting a supervisor or Q A technician to inspect the product
• Supports the established Quality policy
• Fulfills the role as required in the documented quality system manual, directives and work instruction
• Live our Core Values

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge

• High school graduate, GED or equivalent
• 6 months of manufacturing experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. standing/walking up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to read and write English clearly and concisely.
• Ability to regulate a steady pace to meet production needs
• Must have the capability to correctly identify the different materials and product
• Ability to drive a forklift to move material as needed
• Must be able to work with minimum direction after being trained

Core Values

• Respect for people
• Quality minded
• Caring, Learning, & Performance

Core and Critical Competencies

The following competencies in which all employees shall have a satisfactory level of skills:

• Safety
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer focus
• Team oriented
• Quality
• Ethics

Technical Skills

• Repetitive hand motion with various tools and equipment
• Mechanical aptitude

Physical Requirements

• Walking - frequently up to 12 hrs
• Standing - up to 12 hrs
• Climbing - occasionally
• Squatting/Stooping - occasionally
• Reaching - occasionally Lifting - up to 40# frequently
• Lifting - 50# to 75# with assisted apparatus (overhead crane/forklift)

Safety Requirements

• The employee is responsible to comply with all company and government safety regulations and procedures.
• Must wear proper PPE

Please submit your application via the 'Apply' button.