Job Purpose

To operate and monitor rubber molding machines (Compression / Injection Molding) efficiently to manufacture quality rubber components as per customer specifications, production plans, and established quality and safety standards.

3. Key Responsibilities and Duties

A. Machine Operation

- Operate Compression Molding and Injection Molding machines as per production requirements.
- Ensure proper loading of rubber compounds into the mould.
- Set and monitor machine parameters such as temperature, pressure, curing time and cycle time as instructed.
- Ensure proper mould closing, opening and component removal.
- Maintain continuous machine operation and achieve the required production targets.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

B. Quality Control

- Check the quality of molded components as per approved samples and specifications.
- Identify defects such as flash, short molding, bubbles, cracks, dimensional variation and improper curing.
- Ensure proper trimming and removal of excess rubber.
- Segregate rejected and non-conforming components.
- Inform the Supervisor / Quality Inspector about any quality issues immediately.
- Maintain quality standards and minimize rejection and rework.

C. Production Activities

- Achieve daily production targets as per the production plan.
- Maintain the required cycle time and machine productivity.
- Ensure optimum utilization of machines, materials and manpower.
- Record production quantity, rejection quantity and downtime details.
- Follow FIFO for rubber compound and other production materials.
- Coordinate with the material handler and supervisor for material availability.

D. Machine Maintenance and Housekeeping

- Perform basic machine cleaning and routine maintenance activities.
- Check machine condition before starting production.
- Report machine abnormalities, oil leakage, unusual noise and breakdowns.
- Keep the workplace and machine surroundings clean.
- Follow 5S practices in the production area.

E. Safety Responsibilities





- Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Follow machine safety instructions and operating procedures.
- Never bypass machine safety guards or interlocks.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures whenever applicable.
- Maintain safe working practices while handling hot moulds and rubber components.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions and accidents to the Supervisor.

4. Qualification and Experience

Criteria

Requirements

Educational Qualification: 8th / 10th / ITI / Diploma in Any stream except (IT & Civil) preferred

Experience: Fresher / 1–3 years in Rubber Molding preferred

Technical Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Compression / Injection Molding

Skills: Machine operation, visual inspection and defect identification

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform shop-floor activities

Training: Machine operation, quality and safety training

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance Indicator

1 Achievement of daily production targets

2 Reduction in rejection and rework

3 Machine cycle time adherence

4 Machine utilization and productivity

5 Quality of molded components

6 Compliance with safety procedures

7 5S and workplace housekeeping

8 Production reporting accuracy

6. Authority and Accountability

- Responsible for proper operation of the allocated molding machine.
- Accountable for production quantity and quality of assigned work.
- Responsible for identifying and reporting machine abnormalities.
- Accountable for following safety procedures and maintaining workplace discipline.
- Responsible for preventing material wastage and unnecessary machine downtime.

7. Job Description Acceptance

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood the responsibilities and duties mentioned in this Job Description. I agree to perform the assigned duties as per company policies, procedures and instructions from my reporting authority.

Contact No: +91-XXXXXXXXXX

Pay: ₹13,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Machine Operator/Quality Control (Kovilpalayam)
🏢 Sri Ramkarthic Polymers Private
📍 Kovilpalayam