Rubber Machine Operator - Swing Shift

Founded in 1995, National Products began supplying the world with our industry leading RAM Mounting Systems. Relied on by the worlds most rugged industries, we serve motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police, farmers, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts and others with mounting solutions for high vibration environments. We manufacture mounts for action cameras, tablets, phones, and other displays across nearly every mobile market. Made in the USA, we are proud to offer a lifetime warranty on most products.

Job Description:

The Rubber Machine Operator plays an important role in producing high quality molded components using specialized rubber compounds. This hands-on manufacturing position combines operating rubber injection molding machines with part preparation, quality inspection, and finishing work. Responsibilities include setting up and cycling machines, loading and unloading materials, installing hardware using manual and powered arbor presses, applying adhesive primer coatings to aluminum castings, and trimming excess material using hand tools. Working closely with supervisors and coworkers, the operator helps ensure safe and efficient equipment operations while maintaining consistent product quality and production standards. This role is well suited to someone with mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing quality work as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Operate production machinery: Verify basic mold setups and machine settings, start and monitor equipment, load and unload parts, and shut down machines as needed.

- Produce quality components: Inspect molded parts for defects and ensure products meet established quality and production standards.

- Perform hands-on finishing: Trim excess material using knives and hand tools, install hardware using manual and powered arbor presses, and apply adhesive primer coatings to aluminum castings.

- Keep production moving: Follow established work instructions and operating procedures to complete tasks safely, accurately, and efficiently.

- Identify and report issues: Recognize unusual machine conditions or product defects and communicate concerns to supervisors, leads, or technicians.

- Maintain accurate records: Document production data, label parts correctly, and complete inventory transactions for components and finished products.

- Work safely: Follow equipment operating procedures, use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain a safe work environment.

- Support the team: Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, leads, and technicians to coordinate work and support production goals.

- Maintain your workspace: Keep tools, equipment, and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and ready for production.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- Previous experience in manufacturing, machine operation, injection molding, rubber molding, or a similar industrial environment is preferred.

- Mechanical aptitude and an interest in understanding how machinery and production processes work.

- The ability to recognize equipment issues, identify product defects, and report concerns promptly.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work.

- The ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.

- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- The ability to complete production records and basic documentation accurately.

- A dependable, safety-conscious approach and the ability to work effectively with a team.

- A willingness to learn new equipment, materials, and production methods.

- The ability to maintain a consistent pace while prioritizing safety and quality.

Education/Experience:

- High School diploma, GED, or relevant work experience

- Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience is preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This is an active, hands-on manufacturing position in a warehouse environment. The work environment includes moderate noise levels and locally elevated temperatures.

- Ability to stand and perform hands-on production tasks throughout an eight-hour shift.

- Ability to lift up to 35–40 pounds.

- Ability to work safely around industrial machinery and use required tools and protective equipment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Hourly Range: $21.30 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

- 69.33 hours of PTO (up to 3 weeks with tenure) with seven paid holidays

- 401k with up to 4% employer match

- Additional paid parental leave beyond state/federal offerings

- Quarterly catered lunch events for all employees

- RAM Mounts product discounts

- Tenure-based bonus program

Position Status: Full Time. Swing Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM, Mon-Fri
Position Location: On-Site

NPI maintains a drug free workplace policy and conducts pre-employment testing in compliance with Washington SB 5123.