Plastic Manufacturing Technician

2 weeks ago


Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States Premium Waters Full time
Job Overview

Position Title: Plastics Molding Technician

Reports To: Blow Molding Supervisor

Employment Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: 5pm-5am on a 2-2-3 rotation

Department: Blow Molding

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Preferred: Minimum of two years of relevant experience or training.
  • Flexibility in work schedule is essential.
  • Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics are necessary.
  • Computer proficiency is required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Forklift certification is required (must be obtained within 90 days of employment).
Key Responsibilities

This role involves operating and conducting routine maintenance on blow molding machinery. The technician is accountable for providing bottles as raw materials to various facilities while minimizing costs.

Essential Duties
  • Operate blow molding equipment and monitor production quality through regular inspections.
  • Perform basic cleaning and preventive maintenance on machinery.
  • Identify and resolve jams or malfunctions promptly.
  • Utilize precision measuring tools to inspect products for defects in surface and dimensions.
  • Set up and operate machines for molding PET bottles.
  • Install and prepare dies for operation as per specifications.
  • Use forklifts to manage palletized bottles in the warehouse.
  • Listen for unusual sounds during machine operation to detect issues and make necessary adjustments.
Safety and Compliance

All personnel must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) while on the production floor. Compliance with GMP regulations, including wearing required safety gear such as hairnets, beard nets, earplugs, and safety glasses, is mandatory. Follow standard operating procedures and quality checks to meet food safety and quality standards.

Additional Duties

Perform related tasks as assigned by management. In the absence of the technician, responsibilities will be covered by the direct manager or designated personnel.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position include:

  • Standing: 75%
  • Walking: 25%
  • Sitting: Rarely
  • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
  • Push/Pull: Frequently
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Crouching: Occasionally
  • Reaching above shoulder level: Occasionally
  • Carrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs: Frequently
  • Carrying/Lifting up to 50 lbs: Frequently
  • Verbal Communication: Frequently
  • Written Communication: Frequently
  • Hearing Normal Conversation: Frequently
  • Sight, including near acuity and depth perception: Frequently


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