Job Description
Job Title: Injection Mold Machine (IMM) Operator
Shift: Monday - Thursday, 2nd Shift (4:00 PM 4:30 AM EST)
Location: Florence, Kentucky (41042)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Base Pay: $22 - $27/hr (based on experience)
Shift Premium: $2.50/hr
Job Premium: $1.50/hr
Role Summary
Responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining Injection Mold Machines to ensure consistent production of high-quality molded parts. Supports efficient manufacturing operations through equipment setup, process monitoring, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Injection Mold Machines according to established procedures, safety standards, and production requirements
- Perform machine start-up, shut-down, and changeovers, including mold installation and removal when required
- Monitor molding parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time) to ensure product quality and process stability
- Inspect molded parts for defects such as flash, short shots, sink marks, or warpage; take corrective actions as needed
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on IMM equipment and auxiliary systems
- Report equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and quality issues promptly
- Participate in pre-shift, toolbox, and safety meetings
- Support failure investigations and root cause analysis for equipment or process issues
- Maintain accurate production, downtime, and quality documentation
- Apply continuous improvement principles to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and enhance safety
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards at all times
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience operating Injection Mold Machines in a manufacturing environment
- Understanding of plastic molding processes and materials
- Ability to read work instructions, process sheets, and basic technical documentation
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,