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Press Operator 1st shift

Newbury, OH 44065

Posted: 02/18/26 Job Number: 51596576 Pay Rate: $17.00 / hour

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Job Profile
Position:         Press Operations
Career Level:          MO001-W1 
Reports to:     Supervisor
Location:                 Newbury
Organization: Kinetico Incorporated
Date Completed:   
Purpose:  The learning level Press Operations associate works under direct supervision to operate injection molding machines and secondary equipment according to established procedures. 
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
  1. Produces parts according to procedures and standards by operating presses and by inspecting and trimming, coding, and packaging.
  2. Processes parts according to procedures and standards for assembly by operating sonic welder, bonding with adhesives, and by coding and packaging.
  3. Follows established job instructions to produce product according to specification.
  4. Reports defective material or quality concerns to Supervisor, Molding Generalist or QA Technician when they arise.
  5. Maintains cleanliness and organization of the work areas by executing and enhancing the defined 6S duties.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required to be undertaken which fall within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the role.
Key Performance Indicators (If applicable, describe the metrics that exist that will be used to measure effectiveness in role):
  • Develops the skills to perform basic, repetitive activities in the job on one or more molding machine or secondary equipment.
  • Ability to maintain flow of parts within the established cycle time with minimal errors.
  • Develops the ability to detect quality imperfections on molded parts.
  • Demonstrates safe practice of handheld tools.
  • Quality of team communications.
Key Decision Rights 
Uses existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks; limited opportunity to deviate without prior supervisor approval or instruction.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience (Specify the educational background, qualifications and experience, typically required to perform the job fully and effectively):
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Developed visual and mechanical skills.
  • Ability to use hand tools and work with small parts.
  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • Reliable with positive attitude and flexible approach.
Physical Effort and Work Environment
  • Work performed in a shop environment, during an 8-hour shift.
  • Standing, stepping onto a 10-inch platform, bending and reaching forward to dislodge parts from mold required throughout the entire shift. 
  • Lifting of up to 30 pounds and maneuvering of boxes weighing up to 100 pounds from a skid to a dolly required 10 percent of shift.
  • Pushing and pulling of a dolly with enough force to move up to 100 pounds occurs 5% of shift.
  • Ability to work with hand tools, a pneumatic cutting tool, and small parts is necessary throughout entire shift.
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard.
  • Safety glasses always required.
  • Exposed to oil, shavings and noise and seasonal heat.
Ability to demonstrate the One Kinetico Values, Behaviors, Vision and Mission.  Promote equality, multiculturalism and diversity through both formal decision making and personal behavior.
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