Manufacturing Technician (2nd Shift Die Setting)

Job Title:                          Manufacturing Technician - 3rd Shift

Department / Division:   Plastics Plant / Manufacturing

Pay Rate:                         Associate Technician - $20.27 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential  

Pay Rate:                         Manufacturing Technician - $21.62 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential 

Location:                         Ada, MI 

 

What we’re looking for: 

We are looking for a Manufacturing Tech to join our team in our Plastics Manufacturing Plant.  The Plastics Plant runs 24 hours a day, four days a week, with a single 8-hour shift scheduled on Friday during the hours of 6AM- 2PM.  Shift schedules are: 

 

1st Shift:              M-TH  6am - 4pm or M-F 6am - 2pm.

2nd Shift:            M-TH  1pm - 11pm

3rd Shift:             M-TH 10pm - 8am

 

Hours are subject to change based on volume/demand.  Initial 2-3 months schedule flexibility required for training on alternate shifts.

 

As a Manufacturing Technician in the plant, you will be part of a collaborative team, learning all aspects of the plant’s operations.  Plastics is equipped with trainers to teach the technical aspects of the job while using teamwork to create a positive and engaging environment in support of the business. You will have the opportunity to learn Blow Mold packaging, Screen Print packaging, and the Warehouse operation. As you develop in your career, you will train other team members on proper standards, operating procedures, and industry best practices. 

 

What skills and background will be important to be successful:

• Safety and quality conscious
• Strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, organizational and time management skills
• The drive to understand the root cause of issues then apply to enhance processes
• Willingness to adapt to different approaches, ideas, tools, techniques, and processes
• Prior experience with manufacturer plastic products, troubleshooting, material changes, mold changeovers, measuring physical dimensions of a product and adjusting to correct is a plus
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems effectively
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

 

The primary blow molding and screen-printing equipment used in this industry:

• Shuttle machines--Bekum 151, R&B, Techne<