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"INJECTION-MOLDING-MACHINE OPERATOR"
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Job Description:

  • 1) Sets up and operates injection-molding machines to cast products from thermoplastic materials: Installs dies on machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and handtools.

  • 2) Sets machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.

  • 3) Dumps premixed plastic powders or pellets into hopper, and starts machine.

  • 4) Pulls lever to close dies and inject plastic into dies to cast part.

  • 5) Removes finished product from dies, using handtools.

  • 6) Trims excess material from part, using knife.

  • 7) May mix thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments in mixing machine, according to formula.

  • 8) May grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse.

 

 

 


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DOT:   556.382-014

Job Number: 5132