Molding Technical Operator, 7am-7pm

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Molding Technical Operator,
Rotating 7am-7pm Shift
Job Purpose:

This position will be a hybrid operator position that is trained to perform basic machine restarts on injection molding and/or CNC machining cells. In addition, other tasks will include the hourly updating and monitoring of the Production Graphs, performing regular, thorough visual inspections on a variety of parts being produced, and assisting both operators and technicians.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate machines to produce products, following manufacturing process instructions

• Restart machines which have stopped for predetermined reasons deemed as basic restarts

• Complete Production Graphs on machines being operated and report findings as required

• Perform thorough visual inspections each hour on machines producing parts

• Serve as a resource to assist operators with the handling and counting of scrap, taping cartons, etc

• Organize workstations and assist with sustaining organization

• Supply material to the work stations as needed

• Assist with moving completed products from workstations as needed.

• Utilize computer skills including Google Docs, email, and other programs as needed.

• Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives within the facility

• Assist in the training of others as needed.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Clean and organize department as needed

• Work in other departments as needed

• Other work as directed

Qualifications and education Requirements

Must be able to balance time well, adapting to changing conditions throughout the shift. Solid communication skills are required for communications with press operators, technicians, supervisors and managers.

Required Training

• Universal Turtle Lake Requirements. Other training will be given on the job as needed
• Required Testing
• Employee must have successfully passed Injection Molding Phase 1 & 2 training

Physical Requirements

Standing: 95% maximum to 10% minimum. Sitting 75% maximum to 10% minimum. Walking 75% maximum to 50% minimum. Bimanual dexterity for grasping of tools and equipment. Visual inspection for dimensional defects. Lifting maximum of 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds assisted. Maximum lifting distance from floor to table height. Occasional twisting to 90 degrees. Moving pallets of parts with a pallet jack.

Working Environment

• Some noise. Hearing protection needed in posted areas. Sometimes hot or cold depending on the time of year.
• Tool and Equipment Requirements
• Safety glasses where required and safety toed footwear.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer