Plastics Industry Recruiters: Extrusion Molding

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Extrusion Assistant Plant Manager – Elgin, Illinois

Posted July 28th, 2021

A growing and very successful plastic extrusion molding company is searching for an Assistant Plant Manager to help lead the company to the next level by managing extrusion production, inventory control, and assisting one of the owners who is the current Plant Manager. Technical skills are important but not as important as the ability to lead production, develop growth strategies, and mesh well with the company culture. The company is looking for someone who wants to stay with and grow with the company.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

A four-year degree, or equivalent experience.
Currently working as a Production or Plant Manager.
Excellent leadership and communication skills across all levels.
A minimum of four years of plastic extrusion experience.

In addition to an annual salary in the $100,000 to $120,000 range the company offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Extrusion Blow Molding Technicians – SOUTHERN, NJ

Posted July 2nd, 2021

A custom plastic molding company is looking to hire Extrusion Blow Molding Technicians to work in a clean room environment manufacturing a new line of medical devices. The Extrusion Blow Molding Technicians will operate multi-cavity Extrusion Blow Molding machines and auxiliary equipment. The right candidate will have experience in clean room environments, medical focused molding processes, and advanced manufacturing technologies. This is a Full-Time, 12 hour day or night shift position with paid overtime.

Molding Technician Responsibilities

Perform and maintain safe and efficient tool and machine set-up, operation, and process capabilities to meet customer on-time delivery and quality expectations.
Perform extrusion blow molding startups including completion of all required quality management system documentation.
Troubleshoot quality/part issues by confirming plastic conditions and performing root cause analysis to determine true root causes.
Verify process parameters prior to start up and assure process is running to validated parameters.
Identify machine problems and communicate to maintenance as required.
Follow all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) procedures.
Work flexible shifts and overtime as needed and maintain reliable attendance.
Perform required maintenance and cleaning per Clean Room procedures.
Maintain the integrity of the clean room requirements in all job duties.
Keep machinery, work area and floors neat and orderly.
Wear company issued required personal protective equipment (PPE) for an ISO-8 Class clean room environment.

Molding Technician Education/Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer user skills – proficient in basic computer use – able to quickly learn and efficiently use new systems.
Basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Working knowledge of molds, molding machinery, and vision systems.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience operating extrusion blow molding presses.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Flexibility with work schedule and willingness to work overtime when needed.

In addition to an hourly rate in the $24 to $26 range, the company offers competitive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with matching, a $2,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Assembly Technicians – Southern, New Jersey

Posted June 30th, 2021

A custom plastic molding company wants to hire Assembly Technicians to work in a clean room environment manufacturing a new line of medical devices. The purpose-built clean room will house industry leading molding, automation, and robotic technologies and will be managed by a small, highly skilled, and cross trained team

ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Inspect, maintain, and assist machine production.
Conduct daily inspections of production assembly equipment to monitor performance, recommend appropriate preventative maintenance (PM) repairs, and record findings.
Perform routine preventive maintenance for production systems & equipment to sustain optimal availability and reliability, and safe operating status.
Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment according to operating manual, schematics, blueprints, and external technical assistance.
Perform in-process parts inspection to company standards.
Validate that equipment is operating safely and to OEM / company standards.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair machinery as needed.
Write legibly and practice proper Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a manufacturing area.
Responsible for production recording, and maintaining a safe work
Responsible for maintaining the highest quality parts produced, production performance, Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and documentation.
Assist in training fellow team members in the work cell to drive for optimum performance.
Follow all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) procedures.
Maintain the integrity of the cleanroom requirements in all job duties.
Keep work area and floors neat and orderly.
Wear company issued required personal protective equipment (PPE) for an ISO-8 Class cleanroom environment.

ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN POSITION EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
A minimum of a year of product assembly experience.
Basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
An understanding of continuous improvement, six sigma or lean manufacturing concepts.
Good time management practices. Lift and/or move up 25 pounds and occasionally more 50 to 100 lbs. with assistance of equipment.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Flexibility with work schedule and willingness to work overtime when needed.
Stand for most of the work shift. Occasionally walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

In addition to an hourly rate in the $20 to $22 range, the company offers competitive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with matching, etc..

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Blow Molding Extruder Operators – Thomson, Georgia

Posted April 28th, 2021

A blown film manufacturing company is searching for set up technicians/operators to support their operations. The company is a leading manufacturer of plastic bags, stretchwrap film, flexible packaging, etc.

Job Requirements

The Blown Film Set up Technicians/Operators are responsible for setting the molds in, and operating, blown film machines.

Experience/Education Requirements

High School Diploma
A minimum of 3 years of extrusion blown film or injection molding experience.

In addition to an hourly rate in the $18 to $25 range, the company offers; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, and a simple IRA with up to 3% of salary matching.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Extrusion Molding Injection Molding Maintenance Plastics

Maintenance Technicians – Southern, New Jersey

Posted April 14th, 2021

A company manufacturing custom plastic injection and extrusion molded medical devices wants to hire two Maintenance Technicians to maintain; plastic molding equipment, facilities, auxiliary equipment, and support mold maintenance. The Maintenance Technicians will work a 12 hour night shifts.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities Include:

Ensuring all work is carried out safely and without injury.
Executing corrective actions for non-conformance related to production equipment and plant utilities
Performing Electro/Mechanical trouble shooting.
Providing support to the maintenance/tooling department as required.
Coordinating contractor support as necessary.
Performing maintenance and repairs on the following equipment: Injection and blow molding machines, molds, downstream support equipment, and plant utilities, i.e., HVAC.

Requisite Skills:

Competent in several of the following areas: windows based programs, blueprint reading, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical principles, basic plumbing and welding.
A minimum of 2 years of experience maintaining plastic injection molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment.
Experience with maintaining stack molds would be a plus.
General electrical code, PLC, electrical controls.
Ability to operate machine shop equipment and metal fabrication equipment, such as, CNC machines or standard milling machines.

Education:

Technical college diploma in related field or Industrial Trade License is preferred but a High School Graduate with the requisite skills will be considered.

In addition to a hourly pay rate between $24 and $28 per hour, the company offers very good health care benefits, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Blow Molding Extrusion Molding

Blow Molding Technicians – Buena, NJ

Posted January 1st, 2021

A specialty packaging company providing custom blow molding services for all types of rigid packaging, i.e., PET and HDPE plastic bottles, closures, etc., for the medical industry, wants to hire Extrusion Bow Molding Technicians. There Extrusion Blow Molding Technician and Maintenance openings are on 12-hour (2,2,3) day and 12-hour night (2,2,3) shifts.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Setup and Operate the Extrusion Blow Molding machinery, tooling and equipment.
Troubleshoot the machine, process and any quality issues.
Maintain part quality expectations and production rates.
Maintain compliance with cGMP Standards.
Follows organizational and departmental practices and SOP’s to ensure safe operations of equipment, personal safety and compliance with customer quality standards.
Record all machine and quality issues in the IQ log and sample parts visually as well as dimensionally.
Enter Work Orders for any repairs or preventive maintenance in a timely manner.
Able to follow work instructions and maintain the ISO Class 8 cleanroom environment.
Understand all systems which support the work cell.
Assist production personnel as needed.
Perform verifications checks on logs on all paperwork in a timely manner and ensure documentation is completed before the end of their shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
A minimum of 3 years of experience with plastic molding
Mechanical and analytical background would be a plus
A High School Diploma
Proficient in reading and writing in English.
Ability to lead the shift when necessary
Proficient in mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplication)
Must be able to take direction and work well with others
Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems in a professional manor

In addition to an hourly rate in the $22 to $28 range the company offers medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Extrusion Machine Operator – Prineville, Oregon

Posted December 22nd, 2020

A manufacturer of plastic pipe and fittings wants to hire two day shift, single screw, plastic extrusion machine Operators. The Operators should have at least two years of single screw extrusion machine operating experience. A High School Diploma or equivalent is also required. In addition to an hourly rate in the $22 to $24 hourly range, the company offers company paid healthcare benefits, and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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Profile Extrusion Process Technicians – Columbus, OH

Posted April 18th, 2020

An expanding plastic profile extrusion manufacturing company wants to hire several Process Technicians in addition to Operators. The Profile Extrusion Process Technicians will manage the development, efficiency and documentation of profile extrusion processes while meeting continuous improvement objectives

ESSENTIAL PROFILE EXTRUSION PROCESS TECHNICIAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Selecting machine dies.
Determining setup procedures.
Extruding plastic into shapes and diameters.
Setting-up secondary equipment to product specifications.
Specifying lengths and weights of structures.
Replacing worn dies.
Setting controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature.
Synchronizing the speed of profile extrusion.
Reading and interpret blueprints and drawings.
Locating defects on extruded products.
Checking for conformance to specifications.
Adjusting controls as necessary.
Installing, connecting, testing, and adjusting equipment.
Cleaning tools.
Removing excess, entangled, or completed material from machines.
Ability to operate machines that extrude plastic structures.
Starting metering pumps.
Activating and adjust extruding machines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 3 years experience in plastic profile extrusion or extrusion molding
Ability to work 12 hour shifts
Technically sound and hands-on in troubleshooting extrusion molding process issues
Mold set-up experience with a preventive maintenance background
Ability to use sound judgment and to prioritize workload
Strong written and communication skills.
Strong work ethic and results-oriented
Time management skills
Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Practices – desired
Basic Microsoft suite computer skills

In addition to an hourly pay rate in the $25 to $31 range, the company offers; overtime pay, competitive health care benefits, a 401(k) with matching, relocation assistance and more…….

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

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