American Plastics is hiring: Process Technician Night Shift in Simpsonville

Overview

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American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Process Technician for our Simpsonville, SC location. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain standard cycle times and part quality
• Understand and communicate information in the job packet pertaining to specification sheets, standard routing, B.O.M.’s, scrap reports, and quality requirements
• Identify all resins used in molding operation including regrind and the associated usage percentage
• Operate the operator interface CRT screen on computer-controlled presses, including all screens required to control the process
• Establish a new process, perform mold setups, robot programming, and start a machine based on settings in Mold Books/QR Code
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of hot runner systems, valve gates, and standard sprue molds
• Troubleshoot issues on Injection Molding machines and Robots
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Fixed Schedule

All four shifts A, B, C, D are scheduled on a 2/2/3 pattern. This schedule gives you a 3-day weekend every other week. The pattern consists of four 12-hour shifts working two days in a row, two days off, and then three days, resulting in 14 working days each month.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States of America
• Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Authorize Background Check
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift
• Knowledge of operating Injection molding machines such as Engel, Milacron, Battenfeld, UBE and HPMs
• Knowledge of Wittman and Servpro Robots preferred
• Organized, detail oriented, team player with a sense of urgency
• Resourceful with ability to apply critical problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Applicant must have 2+ years’ experience as a process tech in injection molding or similar process
• Follow departmental documentation procedures
• 5S and Lock Out Tag Out experience preferred

Benefits

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Plastics Manufacturing