Press Operator I - 2nd Shift
CDI Products is a Michelin Group Company with locations serving North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We are a global leader in the manufacturing of high-performance polymer products, wear components, and functional parts. Our in-house engineering, material development, and manufacturing capabilities deliver full vertical integration from raw materials to finished products. Our products are engineered by a highly trained staff of engineers working side by side with our Material Science team. Our engineered materials are developed and tested on-site. We serve the Aerospace, Automotive, General Industrial, Hydrogen, LNG & Cryogenics, Medical, Midstream & Downstream Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor, Upstream Oil & Gas, and Water Treatment markets.
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 4pm-12am (overtime 12a-2pm), some Saturdays. $1.25 shift differential.
JOB SUMMARY
Operate Hydraulic Press to mold rubber preforms into seals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Examine molds for dings and dirt.
- Follow work instructions to load molds and preforms.
- Inspect first run parts for defects, making adjustments required prior to production.
- While parts are in press, operator should turn preforms, stack preforms, straighten preforms and parts, etc.
- Load press platens uniformly with molds of equal height.
- Handle molds with proper care so critical machined surfaces are not dented or galled. Report any damage to molds or machines to manager.
- Watch that mold halves do not get switched.
- Verify preforms fit mold properly. Report to Crew Lead if the preforms are not correct.
- Proper use of mold release
- Proper engagement of molds when press closes, and pressure is put on molds. Especially important when molds are stacked, as they may slide when closing or bumping the press.
- Use appropriate brass tolls on molds.
- Separate molded parts by size in respective boxes after removal from mold.
- Keep molds clean.
- Maintain good housekeeping in work area during and at end of shift.
SUPERVISION
- Works under direct supervision.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have clear understanding of basic math and have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (work orders, safety and operations instructions)
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS
- Exposure to manufacturing environment preferred.
- Spends 1005 of time in the shop. Standing 90% of time.
- May be exposed to possible shop hazards including heaving machinery, fumes, dust, heat and high pressure and temperatures.
We are CDI Products - your global custom-engineering specialists. With strategic locations around the globe, we provide critical solutions, on time and to your specification, anywhere in the world. We are preferred suppliers to a large number of major OEMs, each of which has special needs in dealing with elevated temperatures, chemical and media resistance, extreme pressure, wear, and lubricity. Our materials, design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities provide a reliable, responsive resource for success, whatever the challenge. Our compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS 9100, API Q1, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, BizSafe Star, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 underscore our commitment to quality and our dedication to health, safety, and the environment.
We are committed to attracting and developing dedicated and skilled people. Our customers’ challenges are complex, and we need people who are problem solvers. We believe in giving our employees the skills to succeed. That’s why we offer career development and mentoring programs designed to help employees advance in their careers and grow professionally within our organization. We provide on-the-job training, internal and external training courses, and continued learning reimbursement.
CDI Products is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.
Other details
- Job Family Manufacturing
- Job Function Manufacturing
- Pay Type Hourly
- 8103 Rankin Rd, Humble, TX 77396, USA