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Manufacturing Technician - 3rd Shift (Plastics) (Ada, MI, US, 49355)
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Job Title: Plastics Technician Department / Division: Plastics Plant / Manufacturing Pay Grade: NXA 08/09 Pay Rate: Associate Technician $19.87 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential Mfg Tech I $21.17 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. This role will be on third shift, and the schedule is: 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 Experience with installing molds and making all necessary hook-ups, settings and adjustments Ability to perform all tasks associated with material changes for a new job as needed Ability to clean and polish molds as needed Ability to monitor machines, make adjustments as needed and perform quality checks Skills and ability to perform basic maintenance functions as they relate to die sets 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 Wheel machines-Uniloy (16 & 18 cavity) Screen-printing-Novax/Omso Support equipment-Conair, multiple grinders and auto-deflashers, air and belt conveyance systems, bottle hoppers, Mettler Toledo vision systems, leak detectors, and takeout system Over time, you will be responsible for conducting timely and accurate installations and change-overs of blow molds and dies. You will utilize your knowledge of plastics to communicate equipment issues and breakdowns to maintenance, and will troubleshoot minor issues. You will have the opportunity to diagnose, troubleshoot and solve issues with the molding and screen printing equipment. Required qualifications: Associate Technician High school diploma Must be capable of lifting 0 - 50 lbs. Proficiently read, speak, and write in English in order to understand instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety warnings/notifications/trainings/processes Ability to read, interpret, and verbally communicate GMP & FDA documentation and regulation Manufacturing Technician All above experience, plus: Prior experience with manufacturing food products, troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment, or working in cGMP environment is a plus Physical requirements of position: Frequent bending for the purpose of working on equipment from below level to overhead, picking, gathering and packing orders from shelves to conveyors and loading and combining orders. Frequent computer operation (e.g.; typing, mouse, reading monitor, etc.) for up to 6 hours, for the purpose of email and instant message communication, configuring software, installing printers, researching and ordering parts and supplies, inventory, retrieving and entering data, printing orders and documents, returns and VMU/Wand Scanners Frequent gripping for up to 6 hours, for the purpose of operating hand and power tools, equipment hand controls, gripping ropes and/or chains, and selecting and grabbing product for mixing, packing, or shipping/receiving Continuous lifting and carrying of 50-pound packed boxes 6-8 feet What's special about this facility: The Plastics Plant manufactures and screen prints products that support multiple operations across Amway Manufacturing. As a Plastics Packaging Technician in the plant, you will be part of a collaborative team, learning all aspects of the plant's operations. This role will include performing set-up and process adjustments while performing autonomous and preventative maintenance task. The department's foundation is built on the culture of the team with supporting one another and owning business results. This has led to new and exciting key initiatives for the plant designed to build sustainability for our customers well into the future of the business.This role is not eligible for sponsorship. PDN-9b54bbed-b1e0-4a52-9e87-e2a202d574ff
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