Injection Molding Operator

Job Title: MES Operator – Injection Molding

Pay Rate: $17.05/Hrly

Location: Edinburgh, IN

About the Role

The MES Operator is responsible for overseeing and maintaining accurate Manufacturing Execution System (MES) data across all injection molding machines. This role ensures precise scrap reporting, real-time downtime tracking, and prompt investigation of MES-related issues to support production efficiency, quality, and reporting accuracy.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate forklifts daily

• Maintain accurate and timely scrap input for all injection molding machines

• Ensure all machine and process downtimes are entered correctly and in real time

• Monitor MES dashboards and alerts to identify data gaps or inconsistencies

• Perform routine audits of MES data to ensure accuracy and compliance with production standards

• Investigate MES system issues including data errors, missing transactions, and machine connectivity problems

• Troubleshoot basic MES issues and escalate complex problems to IT or maintenance

• Communicate with supervisors, technicians, and maintenance to verify downtime causes and scrap reasons

• Oversee MES activity for all injection molding machines to ensure accurate production reporting

• Support production teams by correcting MES entries and providing guidance on proper system usage

• Identify recurring MES or data-related issues and support continuous improvement efforts

• Ensure scrap is properly handled and documented per plant procedures

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Forklift certification or willing to become certified required

• Experience in an injection molding or manufacturing environment preferred

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to communicate clearly with production, maintenance, and technical teams

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed

• Exposure to typical injection molding manufacturing conditions (noise, heat, moving equipment)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Fantastic working environment

• Great starting pay

• Opportunity to advance

Shift

• 2nd - 2:00pm to 10:00PM - Monday - Friday

• 3rd - shift is from 10:00pm to 6:30AM - Sunday - Thursday

  • OT available

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