Job Details

• Location: Whitewater, Wisconsin

• Shift: 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift

• Schedule: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. or 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

• Employment: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

• Work arrangement: Onsite

About the Role

Build quality products through safe, accurate, hands-on manufacturing work.

As an Injection Molding Operator at MacLean-Fogg, you will operate and monitor injection molding machines, robots, and assembly equipment at our Whitewater manufacturing facility. You will inspect parts, use measuring tools, complete production records, and make approved equipment adjustments to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Openings are available on 2nd and 3rd shift. Candidates will be considered for the shift that best aligns with their availability and current staffing needs.

What You Will Do

• Operate and monitor injection molding machines, robots, assembly equipment, and related production systems

• Run multiple assigned machines safely and efficiently

• Inspect molded parts and assemblies to verify that they meet quality requirements

• Use measuring instruments to confirm product specifications

• Identify equipment, process, or product-quality concerns and communicate them promptly

• Perform basic-to-intermediate troubleshooting and make approved equipment adjustments

• Follow work instructions, production standards, and established operating procedures

• Complete production, inspection, and other required documentation accurately

• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures

• Communicate production status and unresolved concerns to the appropriate lead or supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Ability to operate mechanical or automated production equipment safely

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions

• Ability to follow verbal directions and communicate production concerns clearly

• Basic mathematical skills

• Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability

• Ability to complete production and quality documentation accurately

• Ability to manage multiple machines, tasks, or priorities during a shift

• Ability to work the complete assigned shift onsite in Whitewater

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous plastic injection molding experience

• Experience operating automated equipment or industrial robots

• Experience using measuring instruments in a manufacturing environment

• Experience inspecting manufactured parts against quality requirements

• Experience performing basic machine troubleshooting and adjustments

What Success Looks Like

• Assigned equipment operates safely and consistently

• Produced parts meet applicable quality requirements

• Inspections and production records are completed accurately

• Equipment and quality concerns are identified and communicated promptly

• Production priorities are managed effectively across multiple machines

Physical Requirements

• Repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Stand for extended periods during the shift

• Bend and stoop frequently

• Use hands and fingers to handle small parts and operate equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history. We manufacture engineered components for automotive and industrial applications and operate facilities across the United States.

Our long-term ownership allows us to invest in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities. We are committed to integrity, people, customer excellence, stewardship, continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact careers@macleanfogg.com.