Foaming Associate

Mine Safety Appliances Inc, (MSA) • Jacksonville, NC

340d • $15

About The Position

MSA Safety is seeking a passionate and motivated individual for the role of Assembler III - Foaming Associate at our Jacksonville, North Carolina Plant. This position is crucial in our mission to protect people and assets globally by ensuring the quality of foam parts produced through our foam molding machines. The Foaming Associate will work primarily on the 1st shift from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and will be compensated at a pay rate of $15.55 per hour. The role involves operating foam molding machines, performing regular inspections, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment while adhering to safety procedures and quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Experience operating machinery
• Mechanical skills needed and basic understanding of machinery operation and maintenance
• Physical ability and capability to lift and move materials as needed
• Safety awareness and understanding and adherence to safety protocols related to chemicals and machinery

Nice To Haves

• Experience with quality checks and documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with the foaming process
• Ability to collaborate with other production team members
• Ability to measure and calculate ingredients accurately

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating assigned foam molding mixing machines
• Adjusting machine settings to achieve desired foam density and quality
• Monitoring machine pressures and cycle times
• Loading and unloading parts from the machine
• Preparing molds and parts for foaming
• Monitoring foam quality during the process
• Inspecting foam parts before and after foaming for defects like bubbles, inconsistencies, or dimensional errors
• Identifying and reporting any quality issues to supervisors
• Performing basic maintenance on foaming equipment
• Maintaining accurate production records
• Tracking production volumes and maintaining desired production rates
• Recording production data and maintaining necessary documentation
• Performing basic machine maintenance tasks like cleaning and lubrication
• Identifying and reporting potential machine malfunctions
• Assisting with minor repairs as needed
• Following all safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees