Machine Operator​/Injection Mold - Nights

Job Overview

Location Address: 4201 S Highway 75, Sherman, Texas 75090

Work Shift:

8hr-2nd Shift (United States of America)

Hours:

7:00PM-7:30AM

Pay Rate: $21.00/hr (base) + $1.35/hr (shift premium)

Altium Packaging is one of the largest plastic container companies and suppliers of rigid plastic packaging. We specialize in customized mid- and short-run packaging solutions and serve a diverse customer base in the pharmaceutical, dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, and beverage/juice segments.

Position:
Injection Mold Machine Operator (PET Machine Operator)

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Operate an injection molding machine in order to shape plastics.
• Monitor production process and downstream equipment and make process adjustments when needed.
• Verify pre-form attributes with the use of statistical process control techniques.
• Make adjustments to processes and perform quality assurance testing using laboratory equipment.
• Adjust machine settings to meet product specification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic mechanical and process problems.
• Perform maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to quality control and blow mold process procedure.
• Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines.
• Prepare maintenance request forms and document equipment repairs.
• Prepare & document daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies, etc.

• High school diploma or equivalent (AS degree is preferred).
• Prefer an apprenticeship and/or formal training in the area of specialty.
• 1-3 years of PET/injection machine operation experience.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, etc.).
• Experience with machine maintenance.
• Basic mathematical and computer experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Physical stamina and strength; able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work overtime.

Completion of Altium Machine Operator 1 training within 90 days of hire date.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Holiday/vacation pay.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Learning and training opportunities.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

You will occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. You will frequently be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, you will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America.