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Molding Press Operator – Abrasives Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

Location: Worcester, MA 01606
Worksite: One New Bond Street, Worcester, MA
Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift – 1:30 PM–10:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: W-2 Temporary Contract
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Openings: 1

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Molding Press Operator to support industrial abrasives manufacturing operations in Worcester, Massachusetts.

This hands-on position involves operating hydraulic, robotic, and/or manual presses and molding equipment to compact prepared material mixes into specified product shapes.

The Molding Press Operator follows established manufacturing procedures, uses measuring tools and pressing techniques, and performs basic quality checks to ensure molded products meet production specifications.

Candidates with experience in manufacturing, machine operation, press operation, or molding are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Molding & Press Operations

• Operate or tend hydraulic, robotic, and manual presses or molding equipment.

• Compact prepared material mixes to form basic product shapes.

• Apply established molding methods and pressing techniques.

• Follow production instructions and equipment operating procedures.

• Use appropriate pressing and finishing techniques based on material and product characteristics.

• Support consistent production output and product quality.

Material Preparation & Handling

• Work with various molding materials and prepared mixes.

• Recognize differences between basic material mixes and product characteristics.

• Prepare materials and equipment for assigned molding operations.

• Use tamping guns and other tools to support the molding process.

• Follow established material handling and manufacturing procedures.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Perform basic single-point density tests on initial molded pieces.

• Check molded products for conformance to established tolerances and specifications.

• Use measuring tools to inspect molded products.

• Identify potential quality issues related to molding, pressing, or finishing.

• Follow established quality standards and inspection procedures.

Equipment & Tool Operation

• Use measuring tools, hand tools, and power tools.

• Operate or tend industrial molding and pressing equipment.

• Utilize tamping guns as required during the molding process.

• Apply established equipment handling and operating techniques.

• Follow workplace safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of molding materials and product characteristics.

• Understanding of, or ability to learn, molding and pressing techniques.

• Ability to distinguish between different material mixes and finishing methods.

• Ability to operate or learn to operate hydraulic, robotic, or manual molding equipment.

• Ability to use measuring tools, hand tools, and power tools.

• Ability to perform basic density checks and understand production tolerances.

• Basic math skills for manufacturing measurements and quality checks.

• Ability to follow written and verbal production instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and product quality.

• Availability to work the required second-shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Molding Operator, Press Operator, Machine Operator, or Production Operator.

• Experience operating hydraulic presses or industrial molding equipment.

• Experience with compression molding or material compaction.

• Familiarity with abrasives, ceramics, composites, or related manufacturing materials.

• Experience using precision measuring tools.

• Experience performing manufacturing quality inspections.

• Familiarity with tamping guns or similar molding tools.

Equipment & Manufacturing Processes

The position may involve:

• Hydraulic presses

• Robotic presses

• Manual presses

• Industrial molding equipment

• Tamping guns

• Hand and power tools

• Precision measuring tools

• Single-point density testing

• Material compaction and product forming

Work Schedule

2nd Shift – 1:30 PM–10:00 PM

• 40 hours per week

• 30-minute lunch break

• Onsite manufacturing facility

• Specific scheduled workdays to be confirmed

Work Environment

This is a hands-on industrial manufacturing position involving molding equipment, presses, prepared material mixes, and measuring tools.

Employees must follow established operating procedures, quality standards, and applicable workplace safety requirements.

Required Math Assessment

A completed math assessment must accompany the candidate's résumé as part of the submission process.

Math Assessment:
https://dcassese1-ship-it.github.io/candidate-math-assessment/

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable operating manufacturing equipment, following production instructions, and performing basic quality checks.

Candidates with experience as a Molding Operator, Press Operator, Hydraulic Press Operator, Machine Operator, Compression Molding Operator, Production Operator, or Manufacturing Associate are encouraged to apply.

Experience in abrasive manufacturing is beneficial but is not specifically required.