Essentra is immediately hiring for a Machine Operator on 2nd shift (2pm - 1030pm) located in the Erie, PA area to join our production team. As a Machine Operator you will be responsible for maintaining machinery in cycle time, producing parts within the tolerances allowed and pack quality approved parts for our customers for both injection mold and dip mold machinery. Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components for our partners in the equipment manufacturing, automotive, industrial electronics, fabrication, medical devices, renewable energy, production machinery, construction and agriculture industries.

What we offer:

• Sign-on Bonus! - Receive a $1,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus
• Paid over the following pay periods:
• $200.00 to be paid at first pay period after hire
• $300.00 to be paid after 45 days of employment
• $500.00 to be paid after 90 days of employment
• Compensation - Starting at $14.00/hour + $2.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift
• Eligible for a yearly bonus incentive
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K + company match
• Yearly steel or composite toe boot reimbursement program available
• Vacation and Holidays!

What you will do:

• Ensure that quality parts are produced and properly packaged and labeled
• Perform cavitation checks as required
• Perform functional gauging as Standards & Instructions requires
• Place molded parts onto inspection table, inspect for quality (sort when necessary)
• Assemble, package, box parts and label according to bill of materials
• Place cartons on pallet, label pallet, and move full pallet to staging area
• Work in a safe manner and identity and report potential safety hazards
• Notify supervisor of any issues with manufacturing equipment that may affect cycle time or part quality
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Ability to work overtime as needed based on the needs of the business
• Follow assigned work instruction(s)

What we look for:

Required:

• Basic math and computer skills
• Work safely in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player
• Detail oriented
• Good problem-solving skills
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Ability to work 2pm - 1030pm, Monday through Friday

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centers and 33 sales & service centers serving c.69,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.

Essentra Components is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify employer.

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