Plastics Specialist- 2nd Shift

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Work Shift:

Second Shift - Somersworth (United States of America)

Work Shift Time:

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Job Objective:   Facilitate and implement management objectives in departmental safety, overall task assignments, optimization of technical processes, administer training, mentoring, and procedural / environmental / safety compliance in a team environment.  Operate plastics extrusion and converting equipment in a safe and efficient manner.  Insure preparation, startup, operation, preventative maintenance of all manufacturing equipment, and insure the manufacture of quality products that meets or exceeds customer expectations. 

Essential Job Functions:  Includes, but not limited to:

• Function independently in an unsupervised environment accepting responsibility for product quality, safety, productivity, and process compliance.
• Ensure that all HTH extrusion and tooling equipment is kept in a safe, and proper working condition.
• Ensure that all department activities are conducted safely and all safety concerns are addressed immediately.
• Train and mentor new personnel (safety, equipment, materials, quality, packaging, power lifts, procedures, and processes).
• Ensure the accurate and defect free completion of scheduled tool builds, die preparation, and roll preparation.
• Perform all extrusion line set ups, changeovers, start-ups, process optimization and continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or quality issues concerning extrusion machinery, plastics processes, tooling, dies and rolls.
• Demonstrate a materials familiarity with plastics, metals, cleaning agents and lubricants.
• Perform departmental preventative maintenance assignments.
• Facilitate in the daily inventorying of all tooling, dies, rolls and all other extrusion equipment.
• Comply with standard operating procedures, control plans, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Assist management in procedural reviews, revisions, and establishment of new procedures.
• Perform duties in compliance to Quality Standard ISO/TS 16949, and Environmental Standard ISO 14001.
• Monitor and approve quality of work in process, semi finished, and finished products.  
• Participate in projects for 6S methods in cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Utilize Six Sigma / Lean tools to characterize and improve processes.
• Maintain accuracy in production reporting, downtime, sampling, and data entry.
• Interface, communicate and work directly with other departments including Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering to drive consistency and continuous improvement across all areas of the department.
• Move chemicals and or waste within the facility.  
• Maintain the chemical storage area(s) and/or waste storage area(s) in a clean and orderly manner.
• Packages, labels, and prepares wastes for storage and transportation as requested.  
• Inspects the facility and equipment regularly, notifies appropriate personnel of any incidents or occurrences that may trigger implementation of the Contingency Plan.  
• May perform additional emergency response activities, including assisting in stopping or containing a release, as directed by the emergency coordinator.  

Job Qualifications:  

Minimum Required:  

• Three years experience in plastic extrusion, manufacturing technology, and/or related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Certificate in related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team, and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy at the Word/Excel level.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self pace learning including book, web-base and classroom participation. 

 
 Desired:

• Associates Degree in a relevant technical field.
• Five years experience in plastics processing in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing resource planning systems.
• Six Sigma certification at the Green Belt level.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experienced power lift operator. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrive—safely, purposefully, and with opportunity.  At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the