Join our team of Toilet Geniuses! Lavelle Industries is a leading rubber and plastics manufacturer for the plumbing industry. We have a full-time press operating position available in our Whitewater facility. This position might be the right fit for you if you enjoy physically demanding work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working in an air-conditioned factory setting. As a Press Operator, you will be responsible for the setup and operation of plastic molding machines and other equipment.

What will you be doing?

• Operation and monitoring basic standards of plastic injection molding machines.
• Minor adjustments of auxiliary equipment, manually changing resins, inspecting molded products and packing products for use in assembly or for shipment.
• Produce quality products while meeting expected goals while following standard work of processes to complete tasks safely and efficiently
• Operate basic injection molding press functions such as opening/closing molds and purging material.
• Operation of machinery and material set-up and shut down
• Store molded products in appropriate container such as totes or boxes while maintaining proper labeling of finished and work in process products.
• Prepare resin dryers by cleaning out the previous material, loading new material and adjusting settings.
• Conduct routine cleaning and inspection of equipment to meet 5S and TPM requirements.
• Record and submit accurate production and quality data, work records, etc., appropriate to the job.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions along with perform basic math calculations
• Ability to work at established level of production as appropriate to the job.
• Ability to lift loads of up to 50 pounds and able to stand on feet for entire shift.
• Good physical mobility.

What shifts are available? 

Monday through Friday shifts

• 7am - 3pm (1st Shift)
• 3pm - 11pm (2nd shift)

Requirements

• Drive to succeed while working in priority order of: safety, quality, delivery, and cost. 
• Be a mature, detail-oriented and safety-driven individual who works well in a team and self-propelled setting. 
• Produce quality products while meeting OEE goals. 
• Accurately inspect parts and record results timely. 
• Accurately maintain downtime codes and reject parts within the Ignition system. 
• Engage visual Ignition OEE boards to understand operational deficiencies and seek correction. 
• Be responsible for quality and performance outcomes of assigned machines. 
• Ensure correct raw materials are present and machines are not starved of material, including cleaning and preparing dryers. 
• Prepare presses for changeovers when necessary. 
• Store molded products in appropriate containers such as totes or boxes while maintaining proper labeling of products. 
• Properly move scrap and runners to their correct locations. 
• Move WIP product to defined locations. 
• Maintain a clean work environment and ensure everything is in its place, uphold 5S (white and yellow sheet checklists). 
• Work other manufacturing equipment as needed. 
• Work assembly all roles as needed.