Manufacturing Technician - Plastics

Townley

1st Shift: 7am - 430pm, M-F

Additional Overtime Available As Business Requires

Compensation: $16 per hour

Purpose of Role:

Mfg Tech - Plastics are responsible for working in production with consistent speed and accuracy while maintaining production standards and work towards improving productivity without compromising quality.

Essential Job Functions:

• Pours Urethane into molds and lines different pump parts
• Operates and maintains machinery and production line equipment
• Maintains a clean workstation and production floor.
• Follows production guidelines and specifications.
• Finalizes and packages products for shipment.
• Monitors the production line and removes faulty products.
• Participates in ongoing on-the-job training to adhere to company policies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Pulls and puts away molds and cores based on manufacturing needs
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  

Requirements:

• Troubleshoot Molding Problems
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to work as a team as well as being self-directed
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  
  

Required Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Physical capability to properly handle tooling and safely set up large pieces; including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning products.
• Must be able to stand, sit and bend for long periods of time.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment: loud noise levels, high temperatures, dirt and sand,
• Required PPE: steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, dust masks, and/or respirators.
  
  

Townley, part of Weir, is a proven industry leader in delivering advanced wear solutions for abrasion and corrosion challenges across dredging, mining, and power generation. Building on Weir’s commitment to engineering excellence and customer partnership, Townley develops and applies specialized elastomers, polyurethanes, rubber compounds, and proprietary alloys to extend asset life and improve operational performance.

Our technical teams work closely with customers to understand each unique wear environment, ensuring the right material and solution is applied every time. Together, Weir and Townley combine global expertise with deep application knowledge to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions that help customers operate more efficiently.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.