SMC Manufacturing Operator

Looking for an experienced production operator for a contract manufacturing company in Buffalo, NY that specializes in plastics and composites!!

Hybrid 1st shift hours - 10am-6:30pm Mon-Fri

Pay starts at $21/hr with room to grow

Please reply back with resume for immediate consideration!!

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety – Follow safety rules and encourage safe practices in the workplace. Responsible for performing duties according to procedures to ensure safe operations. Ability to make safety suggestions and set a good example for others.
• Works with multiple components like (resins, fillers, pigments) to make batches according to specified formulas.
• Transfer materials from tank to the machine, operating process equipment (pumps, valves, mixers, etc.), and loading/unloading drums and totes.
• Monitors machine operations.
• Assists in start-up, shut downs and clean ups.
• Must be capable of operating or able to learn how to operate a forklift
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Changes chopper blades, produces the ability to work safely.
• Periodically cleans out tank filters to ensure smooth pumping of material and reduce contamination.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years appropriate experience in a continuous process production environment, similar to printing or bottling.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and a strong sense of urgency.
• Data oriented – excels at problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good mechanical / technical aptitude.
• Good math skills – ability to read and understand batching formulas.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Some previous chemical handling experience is a plus.
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) when required. Includes; safety glasses, steel toe work boots, earplugs, respirator, face shield, gloves etc.