DATE POSTED: 10/30/2025                POSTING DEADLINE: 11/6/2025 

TITLE:  Press Operator/Molder – 2^nd Shift 

HOURS:  Dependent on Shift 

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Shift 

LOCATION:  Parker Hannifin-Woodridge, IL 

LABOR GRADE:  4 

Duties and responsibilities: 

Press Operators are members of the molding team and responsible for running machines to the standards and requirements set for each job.  This includes but is not limited to: 

Molding Team Member 

• Read and understand the process sheet in order to run the mold(s) properly 

• Correct and report all discrepancies or changes in work instructions to the QC Manager or Supervisor. 

• Inspect your area and equipment for any safety hazards, correct and report to Supervisor. 

• Wear all required PPE. 

• Check work area before startup to ensure the proper materials are on hand. 

• Use the specified gram weight of rubber for each cycle. 

• Correctly load rubber prep and inserts into the molds. 

• Complete production tags, travel tickets and day-by –the-hour sheets as required. 

• Strive for efficiency and productivity. 

• Audit parts while running, adjust process if necessary to improve quality.  Seek help if not able to correct problem.  Strive for zero defects. 

• If a mold is damaged, must be reported immediately to the Supervisor. 

• Where appropriate, run multiple presses as assigned. 

• Run sample press as assigned. 

• Interact with the Tugger Operator as required. 

• Maintain/follow 5S standards/system. 

• Other responsibilities as assigned. 

Molding Team Member Responsibilities 

• Run presses and molds efficiently and productively, become a valuable contributing member of the team. 

• Actively participate in team meetings to solve problems. 

• Be flexible enough to move to different jobs throughout the day. 

• Take on a team responsibility, Relief person, Auditor, Troubleshooter, Job setup, Scheduler, Trainer. 

• Work with the team to schedule vacations and holidays as needed 

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Physical Requirements 

• This position spends approximately 100 of their time standing and/or walking. 

• Must be able to lift mold plates from 10 to 30 pounds approximately 200 times a day and lift similar pressures of 10 to 30 pounds while opening molds. 

• This position requires lifting tubs of rubber (up to 40 pounds) continuously throughout the shift. 

• Must have good hand-eye coordination. 

Education and Experience Preferred 

• Previous Machine Operator experience preferred. 

• Solid work history required. 

• Good communication skills and the ability to read, understand and execute work instructions.