Setup Operator II - Molding (1st Shift)

Miller Manufacturing Company, a market-leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of farm, ranch, and pet products, is searching for a Setup Operator II - Molding to join our team in Glencoe, Minnesota! Miller Manufacturing is locally owned, financially stable and growing – come join our team!

Summary:  The Setup II – Molding is responsible for maintaining the control of processes in injection molding, molding/tool changes, setups, start-up and shutdown, troubleshooting, training and the production, assembly and packaging of quality products in an efficient manner.

1st shift: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm

Wage: $18.75 – $21.00/HR depending on experience

Essential Functions: 

• Operate molding processes to produce, assemble and package product according to Miller’s specifications while adhering to the established Standard Work Instructions and required performance standards:
  • Inspect materials and finished products for proper quality, bring any concerns to the attention of manufacturing leadership and/or quality
  • Maintain accurate inventory through proper counting and record keeping of components consumed and quantities produced
  • Utilize hour by hour tracking to account for productivity throughout shifts
  • Fully account for all hours worked to proper Manufacturing Order or other Job codes through the shop floor data collection kiosks
• Keep all areas neat and clean with all inventory and tools in designated locations
• Train and support Production Workers with molding processes to ensure quality production, adherence to established standards and attainment of performance standards
• Efficiently complete mold changes, set-ups, start-ups and shut-downs according to established procedures and processes

• Perform processing adjustments on molding equipment, auxiliary support equipment, material handling systems, and robotics, in order to maintain quality & production

• Respond to all machine, robot, and secondary equipment alarms in a timely matter to maintain operating efficiencies and maximize profitability

• Monitor tooling condition, perform all necessary cleaning and maintenance during production runs and provide information regarding tooling damage and/or processing issues as appropriate to prevent avoidable molding problems and higher repair costs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED,) three to five years of related molding processing experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend directions, procedures, instructions, specifications and setup sheets to determine correct machine set-up.
• On the job training may be required.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.