Summary: The Plastics Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of plastic manufacturing equipment. They will be in charge of equipment start-ups and shutdowns, as well as responding to and resolving any issues that may arise during production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following:

• Ensure the proper start-up and shutdown of plastic manufacturing equipment.

• Conduct thorough inspections and sign-off procedures to ensure quality control.

• Verify that the setup and materials align with specifications and requirements.

• Promptly address and resolve any problems or concerns raised by operators or through the monitoring system.

• Effectively communicate with the incoming shift, providing updates on issues and potential problems.

• Collaborate with engineering teams during sample runs and provide floor support as needed.

• Guide and assist job setters in tool changes and sign off of job sets.

• Actively participate in maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to health, safety, and environmental protocols.

• Prepare auxiliary items required for production.

• Perform tasks such as purging, mold cleaning, and tagging of last shot.

• Maintain regular attendance to ensure timely completion of work.

• Possess a strong background in plastics and injection molding.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Quality Systems as described in the Quality System Manual and associated documents.

• Comply with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 standards.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Must possess a high school diploma and have previous experience in the automotive industry.

Physical Demands: 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and walk. They will frequently need to climb, bend, squat, reach, twist/turn, and lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Shifts: We are hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts

You should be proficient in:

• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Troubleshooting PLC systems
• Developing preventive maintenance plans
• Conducting machine safety inspections
• Working with plastic extrusion processes
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine
• Extrusion Machine

Salary info:

$22 - $28 / hr