Press Operator - 2nd Shift Location : WOODRIDGE, IL, United States Job Family : Manufacturing Job Type : Regular Posted : Jan 14, 2025 Job ID : 53792 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved JOB POSTING TITLE: Press Operator/Molder –2ndShift HOURS: Dependent on Shift REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Shift LOCATION: Parker Hannifin-Woodridge, IL LABOR GRADE: 4 Duties and responsibilities: Press Operators are members of the molding team and responsible for running machines to the standards and requirements set for each job. This includes but is not limited to: Molding Team Member + Read and understand the process sheet in order to run the mold(s) properly + Correct and report all discrepancies or changes in work instructions to the QC Manager or Supervisor. + Inspect your area and equipment for any safety hazards, correct and report to Supervisor. + Wear all required PPE. + Check work area before startup to ensure the proper materials are on hand. + Use the specified gram weight of rubber for each cycle. + Correctly load rubber prep and inserts into the molds. + Complete production tags, travel tickets and day-by –the-hour sheets as required. + Strive for efficiency and productivity. + Audit parts while running, adjust process if necessary to improve quality. Seek help if not able to correct problem. Strive for zero defects. + If a mold is damaged, must be reported immediately to the Supervisor. + Where appropriate, run multiple presses as assigned. + Run sample press as assigned. + Interact with the Tugger Operator as required. + Maintain/follow 5S standards/system. + Other responsibilities as assigned. Molding Team Member Responsibilities + Run presses and molds efficiently and productively, become avaluable contributingmember of the team. + Actively participate in team meetings to solve problems. + Be flexible enough to move to different jobs throughout the day. + Take on a team responsibility, Relief person, Auditor, Troubleshooter, Job setup, Scheduler, Trainer. + Work with the team to schedule vacations and holidays as needed . Physical Requirements + This position spends approximately 100% of their time standing and/or walking. + Must be able to lift mold plates from 10 to 30 pounds approximately 200 times a day and lift similar pressures of 10 to 30 pounds while opening molds. + This position requires lifting tubs of rubber (up to 40 pounds) continuously throughout the shift. + Must have good hand-eye coordination. Education and Experience Preferred + Previous Machine Operator experience preferred. + Solid work history required. + Good communication skills and the ability to read, understand and execute work instructions.