Tool Maker​/Assembler - Plastics Manufacturing - 3rd Shift

It’s a great time to join Velcro Companies!
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* Work Shift:

** Third Shift - Manchester (United States of America)
** Work Shift Time:
** 10:45 PM - 6:45 AM
*** You will be required to train on 1st shift for a minimum of 6 months for this role. Training hours are 6:45 am to 2:45 pm.
***** Job Objective:
** Act as a skilled tooling assembly professional building and maintaining tools that are used in plastic extrusion manufacturing processes.
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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Successfully complete training, and show expert proficiency in all applicable tooling department procedures.
* Comply with Quality Standard ISO/TS 16949, Environmental Standard ISO 14001, and BRC/IOP.
* Lead 5s activities aimed at improving organization, productivity, safety, and employee satisfaction in the workplace.
* Insure daily that all tooling department activities are conducted safely, and all safety concerns are addressed immediately.
* Demonstrate a materials familiarity with metals, plastics, cleaning agents, and lubricants.
* Ensure the accurate and defect free completion of scheduled tool builds, die preparation, and roll preparation in accordance with manufacturing’s production schedule.
* Successfully troubleshoot technical and/or quality issues concerning tooling, dies, or rolls.
* Work within a team to drive SMED (single minute exchange of dies) principles in HTH line change overs. Including calendar roll changes, die changes, and other mechanical line preparation.
* Verify daily that working practices are in accordance with departmental procedures, and company policies.
* Verify daily that working practices are in accordance with established Environmental Management Systems.
* Ensure the timely completion of all tooling department preventative maintenance assignments.
* Constantly pursue continuous improvement opportunities for optimizing tooling methods and machinery.
* Move chemicals and or waste within the facility.
* Maintain the chemical storage area(s) and/or waste storage area(s) in a clean and orderly manner.
* Packages, labels, and prepares wastes for storage and transportation as requested.
* Inspects the facility and equipment regularly, notifies appropriate personnel of any incidents or occurrences that may trigger implementation of the Contingency Plan.
* May perform additional emergency response activities, including assisting in stopping or containing a release, as directed by the emergency coordinator.
* Additional tasks as assigned.
** Desired

Job Qualifications:

*** Full time presence onsite in Manchester required.
* Certificate in a technical field or four years of equivalent experience and skills in metalworking, plumbing, and comprehension in complex electrical and mechanical drawings.
* Ability and willingness to be cross trained in any other functions as required or requested.
* Excellent attendance required.
* Ability to work overtime as required or requested including extended shifts and weekends.
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* Job Qualifications:

*** Good eyesight, dexterity and attention to detail required.
* A minimum of 2 years of mechanical assembly experience (ex. circuit board, electronics assembly)
* High School Diploma or GED
* Computer literate (MS WORD, EXCEL).
* Effective interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Ability to be trained and versed in Environmental Management System.
* Certification in Hazardous Communications, Lockout / Tag out, and Fork truck / hand jack (or certification within 30 days).
** OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
** Fostering a culture where people thrive—safely, purposefully, and with opportunity.  At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.
** Safety
* * is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of…