Plastic Extrusion Operator

Plastic Extrusion Operator

Serioplast, a global leader in rigid plastic packaging, is looking for a Plastic Extrusion Operator for the plants in St. Louis, Missouri. Are you a professional Plastic Extrusion Operator looking for an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment? Join us and take your career to new heights!

What will you do?

• Operate and monitor the machine and its parts to ensure efficiency and quality, and support experts during troubleshooting when needed.
• Manage color changes, adjust and set blow pins, clean the mixer, perform basic daily repairs, and carry out weekly and monthly maintenance on the machine and its ancillaries.
• Know the process parameters of the EBM machine, can set them, and can set up and change recipes.
• Ensure proper handling of both raw material and post-production materials.
• Act as Shift Supervisor deputy if needed.
• Fill out production documents, quality control sheets, and record data.
• Perform product checks using measuring tools, follows the control plan, and records the results on the correct forms.
• Support technical staff in solving minor issues that affect product quality and production, focusing on how specific parameters impact the final result.

What are we looking for?

• Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies, specifically extrusion blow molding (EBM).
• Good applied knowledge of measuring instruments and techniques.
• Ability to operate manual and electric forklifts.
• Basic applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and/or electronic systems.
• Basic applied knowledge of WCM standards.
• Basic knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices.
• Diploma in electrical or mechanical studies

What do we offer?

• Continuous training: Grow professionally by working alongside industry experts.
• Dynamic and international environment: Join a team engaged in global projects.
• Career growth opportunities in an industry leading company.
• Internal mobility: Opportunities for job rotation and career progression

Additional Perks & Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Sounds like a fit? We'd love to hear from you! Want to know more about us? Check out Who We Are and discover what makes us unique!

Upon sending their application, the candidate grants specific consent to the processing of personal data, in accordance with current legislation on privacy. Serioplast is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.