Plastics Molder First Shift (Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator)

Armstrong has an opening for a Plastics Molder on first shift. Armstrong Rapid Manufacturing has been in business for over 50 years in the East Syracuse NY area. Armstrong specializes in both prototyped and low volume production machined castings. Armstrong has a benefit package that includes paid holidays, bonus and referral programs, paid vacation, 401K, 100% company paid life insurance, sick time, supplemental short term disability insurance, dental, vision, medical, accident, cancer and critical care insurance and safety awards. We also provide free coffee daily for our employees available at multiple coffee kiosks. Our website is www.armstrongrm.com and it shows many of the exciting aspects of our company! Take a look!

The Salary Range for our Plastics Molder job is $17.00-$21.00 per hour. Refer to the job description below:

Summary/Objective: Produces reaction injection molded parts and molded parts, maintains quality and safety standards; keeps records; maintains equipment and supplies, assists with/conducts changeovers as necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Using hoist, hand tool, Canon and Hytech machines, and R.I.M. presses (engages control machine controls) to mold parts to customer specifications.
• Uses scales, vacuum chamber and autoclave to product parts to customer specifications.
• Uses hand and power tools to remove flash and gates or conduct changeovers.
• Assists/conducts mold changes including clamping process as necessary.
• Coordinates first piece approval with quality inspection and makes periodic visual checks to ensure quality and adjusts equipment as necessary.
• Completes required reports and records including but not limited to production output.
• Meets quality and quantity standards for the position.
• Proactively supports the ISO process approach to quality management and the Syteline MIS system.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Adheres to all safety policies and practices, consistently uses personal protective equipment, and practices good housekeeping.
• Maintains regular on-time attendance and adheres to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Performs other tasks as directed including deburring parts and performing other operations during cycle.

Educational, Experience Based, and Skill Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalent. 6 months or more of plastic injection molding machine operation preferred.
• Ability to read job traveler, prints, diagram, and use basic measuring tools as needed. Strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, remain on feet for extended time periods, reach, stoop. Kneel and lift up to and including 35 pounds as needed. Ability to grip hand tools and depress controls.

AAP/EEO Statement

Armstrong Mold Corporation is committed to equal opportunity, to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and will not discriminate with regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status.  Armstrong Mold Corporation will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified applicants with disabilities and employees* If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a posted position or are an employee with a question contact Human Resources at 315-437-1517 or by email to [email protected].