Injection Molding Machine Operator jobs in Altoona, PA

Our rapidly growing technology company is hiring! For over two decades, Advanced Powder Products, Inc. (APP) has been developing and manufacturing complex net-shape components using metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D metal printing technologies for the medical, industrial and defense industries. Our proprietary technologies, ProtoMIM® and Printalloy® position APP as the first choice for some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the country. We design, engineer and produce metal components that improve the performance of our clients’ medical devices, hand tools, defense, and sporting goods.

At APP, we realize that we are only as good as our people. For that reason, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 401k with company contribution, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Guided by our four core values, we tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of the industry. We encourage Fun. We strive for Excellence. We foster Accountability. We promote Transparency. As we continue to grow, APP looks to hire self-driven individuals who move fast and think big. We are just getting started!

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Job Characteristics:

• Steady and even paced activity with predictable work daily
• Repetitive tasks with well-defined procedures
• People-focused, while being reserved in nature
• Strong focus on repeatable, very high-quality results
• Be polite and helpful
• Work in a team environment with shared responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate manufacturing equipment (molding machine, CNC, hand tools)
• Use dexterity to set parts on ceramics and trays at prescribed rates
• Assist with loading and unloading furnace
• Insure work areas are cleaned and organized daily
• Measure products using calipers, microscopes, etc. to ensure quality production
• Inform managers of quality issues that arise
• Ensure customer requirements and shipping demands are met
• Overtime as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or 1 year manufacturing experience
• General mechanical aptitude
• Basic math and computer skills
• Orderly and responsible with tools and work area
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Must be safety conscious – wear safety glasses, etc.
• Present self in a clean, well-kept manner
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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Advanced Powder Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.