Operator - 1st Shift
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.Wisconsin, United States
Posted March 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1856, A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. is a leading producer of water and gas distribution components, including valves, fittings, and pumping systems for residential and commercial applications. The company’s core focus is on delivering reliable, high‑quality products while maintaining an honest, customer‑centric approach that has earned it a reputation for exceptional service. A.Y. McDonald’s family‑driven culture encourages collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring employees are empowered to innovate and exceed expectations. With manufacturing facilities in Dubuque, Iowa, and additional sites in Albia, IA, and Elizabethton, TN, the company remains committed to benefiting future generations of customers, employees, and shareholders.
Job Description
Responsible for manually operating safety door on molding machine to extract molded parts or load molding fixtures/hand loads, to produce plastic parts.
Requirements
- Must remain at machine for duration of shift as required except for scheduled break times
- Perform secondary operations on molded parts to include trimming with knives and/or clippers, use of hand or power tools to separate molded parts from hand loads
- Capable of shutting down a machine in an emergency
- Identify and understand material tickets
- Safely answer alarms on the machine
- Shut off water to the mold in case of a large leak
- Collect first shots and last shots
- Correctly complete Production Orders and Machine Cards
- Understand and perform rework procedures
- Be available to work overtime as needed
Benefits
- Major medical (BCBS)
- Delta dental and vision
- Company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability
- Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability
- Competitive 401(k) with company matching
- Generous PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- Company giveaways, family picnics, and more!
