Plastic Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Logoplaste Team!

• Competitive wages
• Overtime available
• Attendance Bonus!
• PLUS, excellent benefits
• 12-hour shift (7pm-7am)

Logoplaste is currently seeking to recruit a  Process Technician , to join the plant team in  Plainfield, IL.

Reporting to: Production Manager

The Process Technician is responsible for implementing and managing all mold and machine processes as well as managing the quality function for relevant machinery.

Key Tasks & Activities...

- Sets up and runs production molds

- Make required mold changes/process adjustments and complete color changes as required

- Assures that the performance of all new and existing molds meet engineering and production standards

- Responsible for processes that produce bottles and/or preforms to the specifications determined by the Quality team

- Ensure all molds and molding machine run efficiently and with low raw material loss

- Troubleshoot molding processes and cycles

- Analyzes problem areas when parts are not meeting Quality specifications.

- Troubleshoot equipment, ancillary equipment and support equipment and partner with maintenance as required

- Maintains and completes all necessary reports and records

- Train employees to ensure they are able to do their job with success

- Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping and GMP practices/Global Food Safety practices

- Communicates with management on mold and machine problems

Who we are looking for...
Background and Experience
- 3-5 years manufacturing experience in plastics technology or a similar technical area; Recognized certification or education in related field preferred
- Strong knowledge of PET, SPC, plastics, electrical, electronic hydraulics, mechanical and pneumatic functions

Technical Skills

- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with downtime analysis and scrap reduction
- Ability to read blueprints and be able to use precision measuring and inspection equipment
- Good working knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office and SAP
- Ability to effectively communicate technical system issues

Interpersonal Skills
- Must be able to work flexible hours to complete necessary changes and provide support for processing on all shifts
- Good communication and team building skills

Physical requirements and work environment

- Experience with lean manufacturing processes
- Ability to work in a fast pace, lean environment with heat above 90 degrees
- Ability to sit, climb, stand, bend, crawl and walk on a varying basis throughout the assigned work schedule
- Ability to carry and/or maneuver up to 50 pounds

Logoplaste offers an excellent benefits package with genuine career development opportunities.  We will train you on this job and have you grow with the company!

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance