Plastics Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Plastics Engineer role involves expertise in understanding plastic materials, their properties, and processing techniques to optimize molding operations and ensure high-quality product outcomes. This position requires strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in managing the entire lifecycle of plastic material applications, from analysis through production.

This position is located in Alda, NE. Relocation package available.

Responsibilities

• Perform material analysis to assess plastic types and properties
• Optimize processes to improve molding efficiency and product quality
• Apply molding techniques effectively across plastic manufacturing operations
• Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to plastic processing and production

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plastics engineering
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities

Our Company
Throughout the housing industry, Jim Merrick was considered one of the three pioneers in the invention of automated housing machine tools. Starting with the invention of the Window Frame Clamp back in 1960, Merrick Machine Company, under the Triad brand name, has gone on to develop wood wall panel framing, steel stud framing, fastening, sub-component, and stair equipment and machines.

Over 50 years down the road, Merrick Machine Company is under the direction of Jim's grandson, Russ Merrick who oversees six different companies: Merrick Machine Co., Triad Fastener, FuTek Tooling (all in Alda, NE), and Triad Products Co. (Hastings, NE).

Our Company Throughout the housing industry, Jim Merrick was considered one of the three pioneers in the invention of automated housing machine tools. Starting with the invention of the Window Frame Clamp back in 1960, Merrick Machine Company, under the Triad brand name, has gone on to develop wood wall panel framing, steel stud framing, fastening, sub-component, and stair equipment and machines. Over 50 years down the road, Merrick Machine Company is under the direction of Jim's grandson, Russ Merrick who oversees six different companies: Merrick Machine Co., Triad Fastener, FuTek Tooling (all in Alda, NE), and Triad Products Co. (Hastings, NE).