Plastics Process Technician

Radius Packaging is an award-winning manufacturer driven by quality, innovation, and people. We are proud to be named Plastics News – Plastics Processor of the Year and recognized as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for two consecutive years.

A Level 1 Machine Technician will be trained and tested to run 1 molding machine platform and other support auxiliary equipment to ensure containers are produced within customer specification. A Level 1 Machine Technician will perform routine and reactive equipment maintenance to increase productivity and uptime.

To move to a Level 2, Members must spend 2 rotations in Setup. The Member will learn their role in changeovers and other technical duties and data.

• Schedule: 4 days on 4 days off rotating work week, 12-Hour Shifts.
• Hours:
  Days: 6:50am-7:00pm // Nights: 6:50pm-7:00am

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Perform safe work practices, helping to promote a safe environment for all Team Members.
• Conduct daily equipment safety assessments in the Redzone system to highlight any unsafe equipment or working conditions that need to be resolved quickly.
• Independently perform machine adjustments, minor to intermediate equipment repairs, and perform routine scheduled daily and weekly maintenance tasks.
• Adjust downstream equipment and pieces of equipment such as unjamming detabbers, spin trimmers, conveyors, belts, and rails.
• Independently operate auto palletizers, strappers, and wrappers.
• Accurately document all records related to downtime, production, scrap, repairs, and process deviations in the Redzone system.
• Aid in equipment changeovers and process startups to increase machine uptime and plant efficiency.
• Elevate intricate machine issues to the Maintenance team in a detailed and professional manner.
• Communicate operation specific information verbally and or through the Redzone written communication forums to Managers and Team Members in a positive manner.
• Conduct Quality verification checks to ensure product produced within quality standards on downstream equipment.
• Engage in cross-shift equipment and operations information communication hand-offs amongst peers to ensure process consistency and shared knowledge.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned and contributing to process improvements.
• Train and mentor new MT’s - trainer must be employed at Radius for 8 months-1 year to train.
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies.
• Always willing to help support other teams with open tasks and projects.
• High School diploma or GED and equivalent reading, writing, basic math, and critical thinking skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and high level of comfort operating press machinery.
• Capable of working independently, self-sufficiently, and productively with little supervision.
• Eager to support fellow members in keeping the facility and its equipment clean, neat, and well-maintained.
• Familiarity with basic computer functions and Microsoft office applications.
• Experience using Apple iPad devices and applications preferred.
• Must be able to provide own basic set of tools.
• Must be able to work independently.

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift/carry up to 30 to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms for regular tasks.
• Must be able to climb steps, have good hand-eye coordination, and bend/squat.
• Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to operate effectively in temperatures ranging from 60 to 110
  
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• Must be capable of visually detecting defects, depth, colors, variances, and see objects.