Job Title: Plastic Injection Moulding Machine Operator

Department: Production – Engineering Plastics

Reports To: Production Supervisor / Shift In-charge

Job Summary The Plastic Injection Moulding Machine Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining injection moulding machines to produce high-quality engineering plastic components as per production targets, quality standards, and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities1. Machine Operation

- Set up and operate plastic injection moulding machines.
- Start up and shut down machines as per standard operating procedures.
- Load only properly dried plastic granules in to the Hopper & also busbars in to the mould accurately everytime.
- Monitor machine parameters (Hourly target Vs. Avchievements, Escalation sheet etc).
- Perform minor machine adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.

1. Production & Productivity

- Achieve shift production targets as per planning.
- Eliminate rejections
- Minimize cycle time while maintaining quality.
- Reduce machine downtime by working as per SOP and promptly reporting issues if any in the escalation sheet.
- Maintain proper production records and log sheets.
- Perform minor/daily routine machine maintenance.

1. Quality Control

- Inspect moulded parts for:
- Short moulding
- Flash
- Sink marks
- Warpage
- Burn marks
- Busbar damages
- Use measuring & monitoring instruments (like position, pin, thread gauges etc).
- Segregate rejected parts and inform the supervisor immediately.
- Follow Quality management standards (as per SOP).

1. Material Handling

- Ensure the correct material is used as per the Quality plan/process data sheet.
- Avoid material wastage (like drooling, spillage,



stepping on and ensure proper regrind / reprocessed material usage wherever applicable.
- Ensure plastic granules are properly dried before use for moulding. If in doubt, have the moisture content tested by the QA department.

1. Safety & Housekeeping

- Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Maintain 5S standards on and around the machine.
- Keep work area clean and organized.
- Avoid unsafe practices and report hazards.
- Use correct bins for storing rejected parts, moulded parts, runners and disposals

1. Maintenance Support

- Perform basic preventive maintenance checks according to the checklist.
- Report any mould, heater band, thermocouple, or hydraulic issues.
- Inform the team leaders about the problems noticed clearly and in detail.
- Assist maintenance team during breakdowns.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Knowledge of injection moulding process.
- Understanding of plastic materials.
- Ability to read & understand basic production drawings/images for testing & checking purposes.
- Basic knowledge of mould changing procedures. (Like mould loading preparations, clamping, using proepr toolings)
- Good discipline and punctuality.
- Ability to work in shifts.

Qualification & Experience

- 10th standard pass, ITI / Diploma in Mechanical / Plastic Technology (preferred).
- 1–5 years experience in injection moulding (preferably automotive plastic parts).
- Freshers with technical background may be considered as trainees.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production target achievement (%)

- Rejection percentage

- Machine / mould downtime

- Material wastage control
- Attendance & discipline
- 5S
- Documentation & records

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,400.00 per month

Advantages

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment

Work Location: In person

📌 Machine Operator/Labourer (Mysuru)
🏢 Engineering Plastics
📍 Mysuru