Plastics Extrusion or Injection Molding Operator/Technician

Overview:
Position will be required to troubleshoot and resolve any issues by performing a range of activities with different types of plastic molding machines and any secondary equipment to make sure the machines are functioning to their best capacity.

Starting Pay: $22.00-26.00/hour $1.25 shift differential for night shifts

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Supplemental Insurance; 401k with Company Match; Shift Differential; Tuition Reimbursement; Paid Time Off; Annual Bonus Potential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for major and minor changeovers (product changes), equipment repair and modifications.
• Responsible for troubleshooting the manufacturing process for quality, equipment, and material issues.
• Responsible for the production of new products and prototype production runs.
• Ensures proper material is used in the specific job application according to product specifications.
• Follows production schedules, makes labels, and performs line clearance sheets.
• Works with quality and supervisors to resolve any issues with the machines.
• Safely start and stop machines, as needed.
• Able to perform color changes, including cleaning the blender and machine hoppers.
• Make necessary adjustments to leak detectors and secondary equipment when needed.
• Monitors cycle times, flash percentages, weights, and scrap percentage and report any problems or concerns to the Supervisor.
• Should be familiar with programmers and basic electricity, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Assist in sampling new products.
• May supervise the work of others, when needed.
• Maintains or exceeds the company’s safety, quality, and housekeeping and production standards.

Experience:

• High school diploma or GED education required. Vocational training or Associate’s Degree preferred.
• One to three years of experience with plastic extrusion and/or injection required.
• Excellent communication, analytical, mechanical, decision-making, and problem solving skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work with limited supervision.
• Ability to drive powered industrial trucks.

This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you are a motivated individual with a strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to excel in the manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Machine Operator role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, including weekends?

Experience:

• plastic extrusion and/or injection molding: 1 year (Required)
• machine troubleshooting: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, IN 47371 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26