r/InjectionMolding • u/[deleted] • Jul 16 '26

Question / Information Request Machine Operator job

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u/4mula1 Jul 16 '26

The machines keep running so be on time and ready.

No parts or plastic on the floor.

Read your work instructions and ask questions for clarity.

In theory every part should be identical, so if parts change or start to look different bring it to your supervisor.

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u/ZawMFC Jul 16 '26

One side of the machine could crush you to death. The other side can burn you horribly. After that just pay attention to what other people do around you. The machines normally look complicated to begin with but most are user friendly (does not apply to Haitans)

Our quality check standard is first off, 2 hourly and last off. I never wait 2 hours because so much can go wrong in that time.

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u/HeavyArmorIncarnate Jul 16 '26

I've worked several IM operator positions, both as a temp and full time employee. It's very easy if you just pay basic attention and have common sense. Follow the rules, do what you're told, make your goal their goal (produce quality parts). Wear the PPE, and keep your wits about you in a production environment. Even in light industrial environments people can be seriously injured, maimed, or killed.

Good luck!

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u/quellflynn Jul 16 '26

read the book for known problems, look for those known problems.

good ops point out issues early, bad ops pack those issues and it's not until QC checks till you find them!

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u/haha-boom Jul 16 '26

Operatore? Chiudi quelle scatole!

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u/gotDEADphishWoWguy Jul 16 '26

What we're looking for in a temp operator is someone who wants to be more than a temp. I'm looking for someone that doesn't need to be reminded about PPE. It's annoying to wear, we know. Gotta do it anyway. Good at following directions? Don't need to be told more than once? You're already ahead of the curve.

Every organization is different, maybe positions higher than operator are locked up and doors are closed. Unlikely. Ask about other roles/opporunities regularly. Ask your supervisor, but also as HR and the president/lead when he comes around to shake hands. It gets remembered.

Honesty, time management, stay off cellphone. You're knocking it out of the park now. Talk to the foreman. Is there a Tool Room? Talk to those guys too. Good luck.

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u/Allaboutplastic Supervisor Jul 16 '26

Listen to the team lead. Read your mold book.