Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a dependable Molding Operator for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Worcester, MA. This role is ideal for a manufacturing professional with hands-on molding, pressing, or production experience who enjoys working with equipment, tools, and detailed product specifications.
As a Molding Operator, you will help manufacture and shape products using hydraulic, robotic, and manual presses while ensuring finished pieces meet quality and dimensional standards. This opportunity offers a structured manufacturing environment, steady work schedule options, and the chance to grow your skills as part of a safety-focused production team with supportive leadership and clear operating procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate hydraulic, robotic, and manual presses or molding equipment to shape, compact, and form materials.
- Follow established production procedures and specifications to manufacture molded products accurately.
- Identify molding mixes and apply appropriate pressing, finishing, and forming techniques.
- Perform basic density checks and inspect molded pieces for dimensional accuracy and product quality.
- Use measuring instruments, hand tools, power tools, and tamping guns to complete molding tasks.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area while following all safety and equipment operating guidelines.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $22 per hour.
- Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Worcester, MA.
- Schedule options:
- 1st Shift: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
- 2nd Shift: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
- 3rd Shift: 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday to Friday.
- Operate molding presses and related production equipment to form products to specification.
- Perform product checks, density testing, and basic quality inspections.
- Use measuring tools, hand tools, power tools, and tamping guns in a manufacturing environment.
- Follow production instructions, safety standards, and quality procedures.
- 1 to 2 years of manufacturing, molding, or related production experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of molding materials, product characteristics, and forming techniques.
- Familiarity with hydraulic, robotic, manual press, or similar production equipment.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and established procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality issues or product variances.
- Commitment to workplace safety, reliability, and consistent attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in molding, casting, press operation, or compacting materials.
- Experience performing basic product inspections or density testing.
- Familiarity with manufacturing quality standards and production documentation.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented production environment.
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