Molding Machine Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety.

We have an immediate opportunity for a: Molding Machine Technician I , 2nd shift in Knoxville, TN

At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do:

• Consumer is the Boss – We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers’ needs!
• Invent the Future – Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively!
• Execution is Everything – We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy.
• Collaborate Confidently – We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together.
• Play to Win – We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success.

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:
  • 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
  • Quarterly Attendance Bonus; general bonus based on company performance
  • Company Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
  • Company paid ID Theft Insurance
  • Legal Assistance Plan Options
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Pet Insurance
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.

SCOPE & BASIC FUNCTION :

Molding Machine Technicians I are part of the production team. Their success is determined by the positive way in which they communicate, cooperate, interact, and contribute towards achieving their work center goals and objectives.

Molding Machine Technicians I are responsible for setting up tooling and equipment and optimizing equipment uptime, in the Molding Department. They can respond rapidly to situations to meet production plans to service the requirements of our customers.

Molding Machine Technicians I are responsible for quality, throughput, and safety. They participate as team members in solving problems and implementing solutions to increase Woodstream’s manufacturing productivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Regular attendance is required to maintain the functions of the job
• Maintain uptime on all production equipment to meet throughput rates on a consistent and reliable basis
• Complete mold set ups in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with all scheduled production requirements
• Participate in the implementation of ideas that reduce downtime and improve overall productivity
• Demonstration of safety awareness and execution of safety policies and procedures always, while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment
• Perform material handling duties (maintaining material in hoppers, material/color changes, mixing dye, material inventory) as required
• Relieve Packers as needed
• Communicate effectively with shift supervisor, operators, and other department personnel
• Utilize all Woodstream’s documentation procedures as required
• Trains Packers and Machine operators.
• Maintains professional appearance in technical work areas with an emphasis on housekeeping.
• Will assist in operations, in any way deemed essential to meet Woodstream’s production requirements

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Maintenance in trouble shooting /fixing issues with facility and equipment
• Ability to continually learn and develop new skills and knowledge
• Works with Maintenance to do specific project work in plant.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS :

• HSD / GED required
• Electrical schooling/training experience preferred
• Experience working in a molding environment preferred
• Plastic processing skills experience preferred
• Basic math skills
• The ability to use basic measurement tools
• Hands on experience with basic machining tools
• The ability to perform/repair electric issues with molds, machines, and facility.
• Set- up/troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance experience in a machine-based manufacturing environment
• Willingness to be flexible on hours worked
• Experience with MS Office products preferred
• Must be able to analyze problems and make rational decisions with minimal supervision
• Must possess a positive attitude and enjoy working with others
• Ability to lead others in a positive work environment

• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude
• Effective problem-solving skills directed at increasing throughput, quality, and safety
• Effective communication skills

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic .

Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

We retain employment applications for a minimum of 2 years from date of receipt for non-hire applicants or from date of termination for employees/contractors and possibly longer if legally required.