We are actively recruiting an individual with mechanical and communications skills for a position as a Plastics Processing Technician. The successful candidate works in a team to assist customers in conducting plastic processing trials at our state-of-the-art plastics orientation laboratory.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Setup and configure pilot line machinery and related equipment for specific trials
• Operate the plastics extrusion, stretching, and winding machinery and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Work closely with customers to demonstrate and optimize processing parameters of the machinery and equipment to help them achieve their specific trial goals
• Monitor status of machinery and equipment during runs, and react as required to minimize process disruptions
• Take measurements/readings and record appropriate operating data during each run
• Assist in ensuring that required facility supplies and customer materials are available when needed
• Assist in coordinating receipt, unpacking/repacking, and shipment of customer materials
• Perform maintenance on the machinery and equipment as directed
• Work closely with management to assist sales personnel in establishing specifications for machinery required to meet customer needs
• Provide feedback of information learned from customers, such as timing of possible orders, specific questions and/or concerns, competitive information, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (career college or vocational/technical school preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn on the job
• General computer literacy
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced team environment
• Good communication skills

Please send your résumé and cover letter via email to humanresources@parkinsontechnologies.com and indicate “Plastics Processing Technician” in the email’s subject.