Summary:
We are looking to add a Mat Maker/Machine operator to our manufacturing team in Crosby, TX who will be responsible for operating stamping presses and equipment used in the production of molded rubber products.
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Schedule: 12 hour Rotating shifts, 7 on 7 off
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment used in the production of molded rubber products. Regulate molding temperature, volume, pressure, and time.
- Load, set up, and operate stamping presses to run production and produce quality output.
- Ensure safety equipment is supplied by NWR properly and set the example by leading.
- Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to supervisors and or maintenance staff immediately.
- Record machine downtime and assist maintenance personnel during troubleshooting and repair.
- Understand the mixing process well enough to run it (and demonstrate);
- Understand targets and promote their achievement. Ability to document and explain target misses.
- Able to start up/shut down plant equipment (lights, compressors, cells).
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3-5 years of previous relevant experience.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
- Prior Experience operating production equipment in a Manufacturing environment.
- Pre-Screen Substance test and Background check required.
Experience:
- Experienced in operating presses, injection molding, or die casting equipment.
- Knowledge of rubber, metal, or plastic molding and casting machines or similar.
Physical Requirements:
- May be required to bend, squat, kneel, or stand for long periods.
- May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental/Health/Vision insurance (shared premiums with employer)
- Paid Vacation and 8 paid Holidays
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Safety boot allowance
- Prescription Safety glasses allowance
- Opportunities for growth and development
North West Rubber has been in business for 50+ years as a recycling industry leader in manufacturing industrial rubber mats. With over 575 employees, NWR has 4 facilities in Canada and the flagship location in Houston Texas. NWR is seeking team players who can exemplify our core values of "RESPECT FOR ALL", "OWN IT", "RESULTS FOCUSED" - If this sounds like a fit for you, we would love to hear from you.