Operator For Injection Moulding Machine

Key Responsibilities:

1. Machine Operation and Setup:

• Set up injection moulding machines based on production schedules and moulding specifications.
• Install moulds (dies) into machines and adjust parameters such as temperature, pressure, and cycle time.
• Start up machines, conduct trial runs, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper function.
• Monitor machine operation during production and report any malfunctions to the supervisor.

2. Production Monitoring and Control:

• Operate machines to produce plastic components as per defined standards and blueprints.
• Monitor output and make sure that production targets and cycle times are consistently achieved.
• Ensure raw materials are loaded and replenished in the hopper as required.
• Maintain continuous machine operation during the shift and handover at shift change.

3. Quality Assurance:

• Perform regular quality checks on finished products, inspecting for defects such as burrs, shrinkage, warping, or color variation.
• Measure and inspect parts using tools like vernier calipers, micrometers, or gauges.
• Segregate defective parts and inform the quality team or shift in-charge.
• Record production and quality control data for internal reporting and traceability.

4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Conduct basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning moulds, checking oil levels, and ensuring machine cleanliness.
• Identify and resolve minor machine faults and inform the maintenance team for major breakdowns.
• Assist in routine preventive maintenance checks and support the maintenance team when needed.
• Ensure proper shutdown of machines after production or at the end of shift.

5. Safety and Housekeeping:

• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to avoid accidents or material wastage.
• Report unsafe conditions, potential hazards, or incidents to supervisors promptly.
• Adhere to environmental and safety standards as per factory guidelines.