Job description

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!

• $500 after 90 days worked
• $1,000 after 6 months worked
• $1,500 after one year worked

The Company:

Placon is a leading designer and manufacturer of plastic packaging, producing quality thermoformed and injection molded packaging in the food, retail and medical markets. Working side-by-side with our customers, our mission is to fuel the heart and mind of the engineer in each of us by delivering packaging breakthroughs that inspire better engagement between people and products.

Every day we solve problems, embrace challenges and celebrate successes. We work together to transform valuable natural resources back into new plastic packaging while continuing to push the boundaries of sustainability and environmentally-responsible packaging.

The Position:

We’re looking for Extrusion Machine Operating Technician to join our team on Days or Nights shift. Our Operating Technicians are responsible for setup and operation of extrusion and auxiliary production equipment to produce materials. Our operators also maintain a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement; and attention to detail.

We are looking for safety-minded individuals who want a career, not just a job. You must have a 1 year of manufacturing experience (prefer 1 year of Extrusion machine operating experience).

Shift and Schedule:

12 hour rotating shift - (2 on, 3 off, 3 on, 2 off, etc..)

Shift availability: Days (6am-6pm) or Nights (6pm-6am)

Profit Sharing: 7% on average over the last 10 years

The Location:

This position is located in Madison, WI. Placon also has manufacturing operations in Elkhart, IN; West Springfield, MA; and Plymouth, MN.

Why Should You Apply?

· Competitive compensation

· Top benefits

· Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

· Growing family business with friendly working environment'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Essential Accountabilities

Machine operation

1. Set-up, operate and troubleshoot equipment to meet product quality requirements while maintain the process control plan.

2. Ensure maximum efficiency of set-up to include set-up time, materials, production rate and material consumption.

3. Machine readiness – inspect machinery, equipment and die prior to set-up.

4. Identify issues, which adversely affect product requirements and communicate with appropriate department personnel for resolution.

5. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning

6. Identify nonconforming materials/products and work with shift leader for resolution

7. Issue resin material from inventory to line via computer entry.

8. Operate a forklift to place/load resin and finished roll stock in assigned locations.

Quality

1. Ensure part quality meets established standards

2. Perform housekeeping duties

3. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices

4. Conducts material testing to verify quality specifications, records results and maintains sample library of all tested material by lot

Communication

1. Complete all shift documentation/paperwork

2. Shift hand-off – go over job status and updates with incoming shift

Safety

1. Participate in safety programs

2. Follow all established safety procedures

3. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year manufacturing or related experience, mechanical aptitude; ability to read, write and speak English to meet training, safety and quality requirements. Must be able to pass forklift certification program upon hire.

Desired Skills

Prior machine operation experience; fork lift experience; training in Statistical Process Control and Quality Systems; basic computer knowledge and understanding of menu-driven computer applications.

Position Requirements:

Work Environment Conditions:

Inside: Good Manufacturing Procedures/American Institute of Bakers certified manufacturing environment

Equipment/Tools Used:

Extrusion / thermoforming machines and auxiliary equipment, computer, controls, measurement equipment, forklift, hand tools and hoist.

Physical Requirements:

Normal Office: recording quality checks and incoming material inspections, Oracle and tag transactions – 1-2 hours/day

Light Work (lifting up to 10 lbs): using hand tools (frequently) and deckle changes (1 hour per day)

Medium Work (lifting 11 – 30 lbs): filling silicone applicator, emptying waste water, shovel resin/flake - occasionally 1-2 hours per day

Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.): Frequently (12 times/day) – winder/slitter during roll change

Very Heavy Work (lift over 50 lbs): Occasionally (1 time/day) - Machine parts during PM’s
Other Physical Requirements: Bending, stooping, climbing platforms and mezzanines, reaching, twisting, standing for long periods of time, see and hear alarm signals. Ability to identify color variation in materials

Mental Requirements:

Reading, writing, calculating, interpersonal skills, reasoning/analysis, works with minimal supervision

Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):

None

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Able to work a 12 hour shift (either 6pm-6am OR 6am-6pm) with a rotating schedule ( 2 on 2 off 3 on 2 off 2 on 3 off)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
• Plastics extrusion: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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