Entry-Level Machine Operator - Third Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description : The Gund Company has an immediate opening

For a full-time Entry-Level Machine Operator to join our team!

Shift : Third (10 : 30pm - 7 : 00am M-F)

Base Hourly Wage : $20-24

Plus Shift Differential : 20%

Plant / Work Location : 809 Philip Drive Waukesha, WI 53186

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 12 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking an entry-level Machine Operator to join our team.

Job Summary Machine Operator

Implement the Production Fulfillment Process steps related to the manufacture of thermoset composite materials by operating manufacturing equipment that includes presses, forming, extrusion, pultrusion and / or shape machines. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.

Duties also involve manual work and duties that require the use of various hand tools and secondary / accessory equipment.

Key Responsibilities Machine Operator

• Form molded sheets and shapes of materials using various manufacturing equipment.
• Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets by laying up material to the desired thickness and spreading resin according to customer orders per instructions on customer work orders.
• Select and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and / or stops according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance, including stop block shimming, shear bar changes and machine parameter entry.
• Activate machines to shape or form sheets and / or shape insulation products by pressing control buttons to activate equipment
• Remove materials or products from molds or from forming or pressing machines and stack or store them for additional processing.
• Trim / file and de-flash molded sheet edges and perform in process measuring and material inspections.
• Record and maintain production data, such as tolerance readings, and quantities, types, and defects of materials produced
• Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses.
• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as carts, forklifts and hand trucks.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

Preferred :

Work Environment Machine Operator

Benefits

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company!

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Machine Operator position.

EEO Statement : It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Rev : 09222025 RJ