FULL TIME- Press Operator (great benefits!)
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
- 3:00pm - 11:00pm (2nd Shift)
- 11:00pm- 7:00am (3rd Shift)
Great benefits package that includes health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401k with company match, profit sharing, cash bonus based on company performance, free health care advocate, EAP program, nurse hotline and virtual doctor
Think you have what it takes to be one of us?
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via our Careers page at www.lavelle.com, or come in person to our Whitewater facility (1215 Universal Blvd.) to complete an application.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law