Plastic Process Technician Night Shift

Job Summary

Monitor the production process of multiple injection molding machines. Operate, shut-down, and start-up the mold equipment. Change molds and troubleshoot the injection molding process as necessary to meet quality requirements. Work to reduce scrap and increase molding output with enhanced technical training and development of associates.

• Troubleshoot machine issues, minor hydraulic and electrical problems
• Ability to discern molding issues from machinery or process issues
• Record accurate production data necessary for tracking purposes
• Develop corrective actions for machine/molding issues
• Track downtime, quality performance and machine efficiency
• Train personnel to improve technical capabilities and experience
• Evaluate the quality of product form newly set-up machines
• Monitor production process
• Respond to reported machine/mold issues
• Start-up and shut-down molding machines as necessary
• Follow mold change procedures
• Perform mold changes and color changes in a proficient manner
• Communicate all changes and all important information to the Manager or Supervisor
• Ensure all system performances are optimized and running safely.
• Work with/relieve assembly line operators as needed to meet production requirements
• Follow and enforce all Environment, Health and Safety, ISO, Food Safety and cGMP policies and procedures

• 2-3 years of injection molding setup experience, robots, manufacturing software and processing systems experience required
• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience
• Problem Solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Written Communication – able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Planning/Organizing – uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – approach others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – meet productivity standards; complete work in a timely manner; strive to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security – observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly; be safety and quality conscious at all times.
• Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation – generate suggestions for improving work.
• Be mechanically and electrically inclined

• 12 hour day shift
• 2 weeks vacation in the first year
• Pay up to $38.00/hr, based on experience and skill level
• Incentive bonuses
• $40/wk. perfect attendance bonus
• Referral bonus
• Great benefit package
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Educational reimbursement

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• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)