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Plastics Technical Lead - 3rd Shift

Velcro Companies
Manchester, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jan 2025

About the role

It’s a great time to join Velcro Companies!

Work Shift:

Third Shift - Manchester (United States of America)

Work Shift Time:

10:45 PM - 6:45 AM

Job Objective:  Ability to operate and be certified on a variety of tasks, including operating manufacturing equipment, following established Standard Operating Procedures.  Maintain Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards.  Ability to perform varying assignments daily.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Trained to perform all functions of HTH Operator Level 3, plus the below tasks in first 24 months.

  • Product quality validation including all first piece inspections.

  • Communicate detailed shift notes.

  • Verify all calibrations on test equipment.

  • Perform complete incident reporting.

  • Perform maintenance work orders.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized department.

  • Create CI for NCM.

  • Review and report on NCM.

  • Set ratios for hoppers.

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

  • Perform Inventory Requisitions.

  • Perform Oracle repetitive product move and Standard Product move.

  • Perform all Dryer, Silo, Blender, Hydraulic, Slitter, Turret Winder Web Guider and Control Panel Functions.

  • Perform all set points for Chiller and Thermolator.

  • Process Validation.

  • Documentation Revision/Submission.

  • Assist with Customer Complaint Resolution.

  • Train new employees (safety, equipment, materials, quality, packaging, power lifts, procedures, processes, etc.).

  • Accountable for personal goals and departmental metrics. 

  • Ability to perform varying assignments daily.

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

  • Technical expert and liaison responsible for coordination with staff in other departments.

  • Must work well with others in a team environment.

  • Full time presence required.

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

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

  • Additional tasks as assigned.

Job Qualifications: 

  • Proven strong technical ability

  • Demonstrated strong leadership, teamwork and problem solving skills – ability to coordinate resources, motivate staff and successfully complete tasks

  • Ability to self-pace and lead work cells

  • High School Diploma and/or GED required.

  • Demonstrated ability to work within a team, and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Ability to read, comprehends, follows, and recommend improvements to working instructions and procedures.

  • First Aid Certified

  • Computer literacy Excel, Word, PowerPoint

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

PERKS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM:

At Velcro USA Inc., we truly value our employees. We strive to support each and every employee by providing a safe and healthy work environment, challenging and rewarding careers, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Velcro USA Inc. offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off designed to meet the needs of our workforce. Advancement and growth opportunities are offered and encouraged to all employees.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

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