Plastics Extrusion​/Clean Room Operator - 2nd Shift

Plastics Extrusion / Clean Room Operator - 2nd Shift ($1000 Sign-On Bonus)

Company:
Tekni Plex

Location:

City of Industry, CA

Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Pay Range: $24.00 – $27.00 DOE, with shift differential
Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000

Tekni Plex Healthcare leverages world‑class materials science knowledge to deliver better patient outcomes by designing and manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduce pain, enable faster healing and safer drug delivery. We harness the power of world‑class materials scientists, a global network of application‑specific engineers, and healthcare technical teams to provide today’s finest materials solutions.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by understanding and following TPI’s safety policies and participating in behavior‑based safety programs. Report all injuries when necessary.
• Set up downstream equipment (puller/cutter, conveyor, winder, etc.) according to work instructions to manufacture products that meet customer specifications, dimensions and weight.
• Follow work instructions to collect and pack product per standards and quality requirements.
• Perform product inspection for defects and deviations from specifications using accurate measuring devices and enter all data into statistical process control (SPC).
• Make necessary adjustments to the process when needed to ensure product meets specification.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment malfunctions and recommend resolution.
• Maintain complete and accurate records (product lot traceability, production reports, etc.).
• Train new staff during orientation and induction for the position.
• Provide coverage of positions and functions during meal times and/or absences.
• Report any unsafe, improper or unusual conditions, faulty equipment or defective material to proper supervision.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 2+ years’ experience in a plastics extrusion / injection molding environment preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to use hand tools and measuring tools from a tape measure to a micrometer or microscope.
• Good problem‑solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license/certification.

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; write routine reports and complete time cards and work orders legibly; interpret technical procedures and blueprints; present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio and percent; apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and analyze a variety of technical instructions, identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; use hands, fingers, arms; lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 50 lbs; requires good vision.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration; exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals; outdoor conditions; moderate noise level.

Tekni Plex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition, or disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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