Plastic Moulding Operator

Job Summary

A Plastic Moulding Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining plastic injection moulding machines to ensure smooth production of high-quality plastic components. The operator ensures machines run efficiently, meets production targets, and follows all safety and quality standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesMachine Operation

• Operate injection moulding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Set up moulds, load materials, and start production cycles.
• Adjust machine settings such as temperature, pressure, and cycle time as required.

Quality Control

• Inspect finished parts for defects like short shots, flow marks, warpage, flash, etc.
• Ensure products meet dimensional and visual quality standards.
• Maintain documentation of quality checks.

Production Monitoring

• Monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Ensure continuous and smooth production with minimal downtime.
• Handle material refilling and colour mixing when required.

Maintenance & Housekeeping

• Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks such as cleaning hoppers, filters, and mould areas.
• Report machine faults, maintenance needs, and breakdowns to supervisors/engineers.
• Keep the working area clean and organized.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety guidelines, including PPE usage and machine safety protocols.
• Handle hot moulds, materials, and machinery safely.
• Maintain accurate production and downtime records.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plastic moulding/injection machine operator (preferred).
• Understanding of injection moulding processes and materials (PP, HDPE, ABS, etc.).
• Ability to identify defects and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Physical stamina to handle machine operations and manual tasks.
• Basic understanding of measurements (vernier calliper, scale, etc.).
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.

Education

• 10th / 12th pass preferred.
• ITI in Fitter / Machinist / Plastics or similar is an advantage.

Work Environment

• Factory / shop-floor setting.
• Rotational or fixed shifts depending on company requirements.
• Standing for long hours and lifting moderate weight material bags.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,500.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person