Tool Maker/Assembler - Plastics Manufacturing - 3rd Shift

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Work Shift:

Third Shift - Manchester (United States of America)

Work Shift Time:

10:45 PM - 6:45 AM

You will be required to train on 1st shift for a minimum of 6 months for this role. Training hours are 6:45 am to 2:45 pm.

Job Objective:

Act as a skilled tooling assembly professional building and maintaining tools that are used in plastic extrusion manufacturing processes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Successfully complete training, and show expert proficiency in all applicable tooling department procedures.

• Comply with Quality Standard ISO/TS 16949, Environmental Standard ISO 14001, and BRC/IOP.

• Lead 5s activities aimed at improving organization, productivity, safety, and employee satisfaction in the workplace.

• Insure daily that all tooling department activities are conducted safely, and all safety concerns are addressed immediately.

• Demonstrate a materials familiarity with metals, plastics, cleaning agents, and lubricants.

• Ensure the accurate and defect free completion of scheduled tool builds, die preparation, and roll preparation in accordance with manufacturing’s production schedule.

• Successfully troubleshoot technical and/or quality issues concerning tooling, dies, or rolls.

• Work within a team to drive SMED (single minute exchange of dies) principles in HTH line change overs. Including calendar roll changes, die changes, and other mechanical line preparation.

• Verify daily that working practices are in accordance with departmental procedures, and company policies.

• Verify daily that working practices are in accordance with established Environmental Management Systems.

• Ensure the timely completion of all tooling department preventative maintenance assignments.

• Constantly pursue continuous improvement opportunities for optimizing tooling methods and machinery.

• 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.

• Additional tasks as assigned.

Desired Job Qualifications:

• Full time presence onsite in Manchester required.

• Certificate in a technical field or four years of equivalent experience and skills in metalworking, plumbing, and comprehension in complex electrical and mechanical drawings.

• Ability and willingness to be cross trained in any other functions as required or requested.

• Excellent attendance required.

• Ability to work overtime as required or requested including extended shifts and weekends.

Job Qualifications:

• Good eyesight, dexterity and attention to detail required.

• A minimum of 2 years of mechanical assembly experience (ex. circuit board, electronics assembly)

• High School Diploma or GED

• Computer literate (MS WORD, EXCEL).

• Effective interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Ability to be trained and versed in Environmental Management System.

• Certification in Hazardous Communications, Lockout / Tag out, and Fork truck / hand jack (or certification within 30 days).

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 diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.