Technician - Tool Assembly Trainee

Tool Assembly Technician Trainee - 2nd Shift

Putnam Plastics Corporation (PPC) is the industry leading manufacturer of life-saving medical device components for over 40 years. We are looking for people who want to invest in their future, the future of PPC community.

This position works in a support role for the Tool Assembly Department, assembling, testing, and repairing tools and machinery according to blueprints and work instructions and assist with continuous improvement. Training will be one to two months according to mechanical aptitude. On the job training will be focused on mechanical tooling, measuring, and intricate assembly. Candidate will be trained in storage numbering system of parts used in tooling assembly. Involved with equipment used for cleaning of the tooling. When training is complete candidate will move to either first or second shift.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Trained in assembling of intricate tooling for extrusion operations of medical tubing, inspect tooling to verify accurate assembly with provided documentation. Verify heater elements for proper operation.
• Operate various shop equipment - Lathe, Media blaster, Surface coating equipment, Press, including use of hand-held measuring tools Micrometer, Caliper, Dial indicator, ID pins, Optical comparator, etc.to verify all parts used in assembling tools are within provided specifications prior to tool assembly, Ovens and handheld torches.
• Maintain, measure, and inventory parts for intricate tooling by reviewing historical data, storing in controlled storage system.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for accuracy, completeness, and quality throughout the assembly process.
• Follow proper handling practices of chemicals per procedures and maintaining safe work practices, must follow LOTO and HAZMAT polices, have the ability to refer to a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED and/or equivalent work experience. Technical certification or vocational training in assembly or related field.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving skills as well as a team player, punctual, reliable, self-motivated.
• Basic understanding of machining principles, tooling terminology, and shop equipment
• Able to learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies.
• Read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Able to effectively use and/or learn Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, as well as PPC's computer software programs. Previous experience with electronic record keeping software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• cGMP workplace exposure
• Machining experience

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to input, handle or feel, use of arms to reach, able to hear and talk. Lift/push/pull up to 50lbs repeatedly throughout work shift. Must have dexterity to work with small pieces.
• Position requires some data entry and regular use of computer/keyboard/mouse.
• Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Periodically overtime is required, including weekends.
• Some travel, including between PPC owned properties, is required.