Plastics Technician Department 40 - 3rd Shift

Plastics Technician Department 40 - 3rd Shift

Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: PLAST018345

Posted: October 21, 2025

Full-Time

Location: Tallassee, Alabama

Job Details

Description

Position Summary:

1. Performs all plastic molding setup duties, to include mounting molds with overhead hoist, mold hookups (water and cables), material changes, start-up of molds, and making required heat and machine adjustments.

2. After setup, operates machine to verify first piece accuracy of machine settings and documents dimensions measured.

3. Visually inspects molded parts for short shots and surface defects, such as flash, bubbles, sinks, scratches, burns, discolorations, etc.

4. Sets up robots to include: set points, timers, modes, changing head tooling, etc.; and make necessary robot adjustments.

5. Troubleshoots work-related problems by observing machines and product and by monitoring the process to determine root causes.

6. Monitors the efficiency of each mold and molding machines, makes appropriate adjustments in order to maximize efficiency of machine, and records information on mold change log sheet.

7. Refers to PIB for parts information, to include acceptable dimensions listed on the Product Quality Plan, blueprints, deviations, special instructions, First Piece Inspection Reports, Setup Sheets, and Setup and Inspection Log Sheets.

8. Sets up auxiliary equipment, drill presses, dryers, material loaders, etc.

9. Participates in both required and voluntary training to include process and machine training, forklift training, and lock out/tag out procedures.

10. Completes a yellow end of run tag to document mold repairs or cleaning needed, or a red tag to describe the problem with the mold, for the tool room and sends red tag e-mail to necessary personnel.

11. Makes minor tool, mold, and equipment repairs and adjustments.

12. Assists maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, machine repairs and maintenance.

13. Completes new set up sheets when required due to changes in processes or machines.

14. Maintains mold change log sheet to create a record of mold changes made during shift and other required daily documentation.

15. Reads charts and graphs associated with efficiency and production numbers.

16. Provides input in the evaluation on new molds and materials upon request.

Requirements: Education:

Must meet the WorkKeys Minimum Score Requirements to be eligible for this position:

Applied Math: 4

Reading for Information: 4

Locating Information: 4

Applied Technology: 3

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School or better.

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