Plastics Molding Technician, A Shift

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Plastics Molding Technician

Schedule:

A Shift 

Sunday- Tuesday: 6am- 6pm

Wednesday: 6am- 12pm 

Responsibilities:

The Plastics Technician will assist the maintenance and production teams to achieve the best overall results. This person will have working knowledge of injection molding equipment and the ability to troubleshoot. Must take a proactive and positive approach to resolve issues and improve line performance. Capable of working with multiple departments and be team oriented. This position will assist with mechanical repairs as needed. The Plastics Engineer should be a self-starter and capable of managing time and projects with minimal supervision. All work should be completed in accordance with company policy, OSHA guidelines and state laws as applicable.

• Associates Degree in Engineering required or equivalent experience
• 2 or more years of engineering experience and injection molding experience
• Krones Certification desired on Blow molding equipment
• Demonstrated experience in design engineering and/or drafting
• Ability to perform essential functions with effective and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated experience in design engineering and drafting principles
• Must be detail orientated and self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize workloads based on schedule and requests from project management.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of engineering fundamentals, principles, practices and procedures

Essential Job Duties:

• Working knowledge of Krones Blow Molders, Husky Injection (PET/HDPE), Auxiliary equipment including: High Pressure Compressors, Chilled water systems, Tower water systems, and some water processing. 
• Must have willingness to train and learn new equipment.
• Must know and understand all job responsibilities and tasks to be performed by the maintenance department. 
• Assists with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic repairs and changeovers on all factory equipment.
• Troubleshoot set up, mechanical, and hydraulic problems
• Occasionally operate equipment to provide short term coverage 
• Assist preventive maintenance team on all equipment.
• Assists with parts purchasing and spare parts inventory on an as needed basis
• Keeps all work areas in a clean and orderly appearance
• Communicates effectively with all team members to resolve problems in a safe and efficient manner
• Make routine checks on all equipment for problems and takes necessary action to correct problems discovered. 
• Inspects and ensures that all machinery is in good working order and meets production specifications.
• Works closely with shift supervisor to establish and maintain a positive and safe working environment. 
• Reports all emergencies, injuries, and production incidents immediately to shift supervisor.  
• Finishes all required paper work at the by the end of shift each day.
• Experienced using a multimeter

Key Deliverables:

• Impact: (Tactical) Specify new products, processes, standards based on organization strategy or set short to mid-term operational plans.  
• Communication: (Negotiate) Come to agreement by managing communications through discussions and compromise. Issues are short-term operational, mid-term tactical or limited strategic nature.   
• Innovation: (Modify) Adapt or enhance quality or value in existing methods; make better as a part of day-to-day activities. 
• Problem Solving: (Complexity) Problems and issues require broad-based solutions require consideration typically of two of three dimensions: Operational, Financial, and Human. 
• Individual Contributor 

Non-Essential Job Duties:

Other duties as assigned. 

In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.

GMP & PPE Required:

While on the production floor in the plant, you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses.  Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations.  Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety.