Benefits:
Simple IRA matching
Simple IRA
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Profit sharing
Vision insurance
Advanced Plastics has been operating in Sandy since 1985 and has steadily grown in size and operation. We are currently hiring for our production team. We are looking for reliable candidates who are ready to learn the process of plastic injection molding. Mechanical background and hydraulic experience are a must.
Essential Functions
Maintain, service, and repair injection molding machines
Maintain, service, and repair of auxiliary equipment
Maintain, service, and repair of plant facilities
Assist in set-up of machinery and mold changes for production
Operate forklift
Clean and lubricate molds
Store molds in designated areas
Repair and maintain special tools and fixtures
Maintain equipment maintenance logs and written records of repair parts
Source parts and communicate with equipment manufacturers for technical assistance
Additional Functions
Implement technologies for increased efficiencies - experience with robotics and automation is a plus
Attend safety committee meetings as required
Perform safety committee duties as assigned
Other duties assigned
Qualifications
Ability to operate forklift.
Ability to read or to interpret documents, such as safety rules and job descriptions.
Ability to read and interpret documents, such as machinery manuals and schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical circuits in machinery.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
Ability to complete tasks safely, accurately, and on time.
Ability to follow instructions and communicate with supervisor.
Ability to communicate and work well with others.
Ability to maintain mutual respect and purpose with co-workers.
Ability to calculate figures accurately.
Ability to creatively solve problems and tasks.
Have working knowledge of machinery and components.
Similar previous experience is required.
Physical Requirements
Frequently requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
Frequently requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas or instructions accurately and clearly.
Frequently requires reaching by extending the hands and arms in any direction.
Requires clear vision at 20 inches or less, the ability to identify and distinguish color and to adjust focus.
Often requires working with fingers, hands and arms.
Often requires lifting, carrying, pulling, or pushing up to 50lbs or more.
Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
Occasionally requires ascending/descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Occasionally requires crouching.
Typical Environmental Conditions
The worker is subject to indoor environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is also frequently subject to noise, and is required to wear ear protection when near machinery.
Evaluations and Advancement
Job evaluations will be scheduled after 90-day introductory period when employee is first hired. Yearly evaluations will be performed on the anniversary of employee’s hire date. Pay raises are not expected for each evaluation, but will be based on merit and performance of employee.
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Education:
High school or equivalent
College or trade school (preferred)
Experience:
Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
Mechanic Experience: 3 years (Preferred)
Experience level:
5 years
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Pay depends upon experience.