Plastics Specialist- 1st Shift - Velcro Companies : Job Details

It's a great time to join Velcro Companies!Job Objective: Facilitate and implement management objectives in departmental safety, overall task assignments, optimization of technical processes, administer training, mentoring, and procedural / environmental / safety compliance in a team environment. Operate plastics extrusion and converting equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Insure preparation, startup, operation, preventative maintenance of all manufacturing equipment, and insure the manufacture of quality products that meets or exceeds customer expectations. 1st Shift: 7am-3pmEssential Job Functions: Includes, but not limited to:

• Function independently in an unsupervised environment accepting responsibility for product quality, safety, productivity, and process compliance.
• Insure that all HTH extrusion and tooling equipment is kept in a safe, and proper working condition.
• Insure that all department activities are conducted safely and all safety concerns are addressed immediately.
• Train and mentor new personnel (safety, equipment, materials, quality, packaging, power lifts, procedures, and processes).
• Insure the accurate and defect free completion of scheduled tool builds, die preparation, and roll preparation.
• Perform all extrusion line set ups, changeovers, start-ups, process optimization and continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or quality issues concerning extrusion machinery, plastics processes, tooling, dies and rolls.
• Demonstrate a materials familiarity with plastics, metals, cleaning agents and lubricants.
• Perform departmental preventative maintenance assignments.
• Facilitate in the daily inventorying of all tooling, dies, rolls and all other extrusion equipment.
• Comply with standard operating procedures, control plans, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Assist management in procedural reviews, revisions, and establishment of new procedures.
• Perform duties in compliance to Quality Standard ISO/TS 16949, and Environmental Standard ISO 14001.
• Monitor and approve quality of work in process, semi finished, and finished products.
• Participate in projects for 6S methods in cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Utilize Six Sigma / Lean tools to characterize and improve processes.
• Maintain accuracy in production reporting, downtime, sampling, and data entry.
• Interface, communicate and work directly with other departments including Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering to drive consistency and continuous improvement across all areas of the department.
• Move chemicals and or waste within the facility.
• Maintain the chemical storage area(s) and/or waste storage area(s) in a clean and orderly manner.
• Packages, labels, and prepares wastes for storage and transportation as requested.
• Inspects the facility and equipment regularly, notifies appropriate personnel of any incidents or occurrences that may trigger implementation of the Contingency Plan.
• May perform additional emergency response activities, including assisting in stopping or containing a release, as directed by the emergency coordinator.

Job Qualifications: Minimum Required:

• Three years experience in plastic extrusion, manufacturing technology, and/or related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Certificate in related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team, and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy at the Word/Excel level.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self pace learning including book, web-base and classroom participation.

Desired:

• Associates Degree in a relevant technical field.
• Five years experience in plastics processing in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing resource planning systems.
• Six Sigma certification at the Green Belt level.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experienced power lift operator.

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 CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending AccountsAward Winning Wellness and Incentive ProgramLife InsuranceShort- and Long-Term DisabilityBusiness Travel Accident InsuranceVoluntary Accident & Critical Illness InsuranceEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Retirement Savings Plan401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate VestingTime-Off BenefitsPaid Vacation TimePaid Sick TimePaid Parental Leave13 Paid Company HolidaysOther Benefits and ProgramsTuition Reimbursement ProgramFinancial Wellness Benefit - Smart DollarEmployee Recognition ProgramsEmployee Resource GroupsCharitable or Educational Matching Gift ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVelcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.