Mold Technician

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SHIFT SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday, 7 am to 3 pm

$750 Sign-on Bonus
*Rehires not eligible for bonus and Bonus cannot come through a recruiting agency*

At Radius Packaging, we prioritize our employees' growth, collaboration, and well-being. Our culture is rooted in our Values and Guiding Principles - The Radius Way: Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. We are a recent recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award, which recognized us for our commitment to fostering a supportive workplace environment and nurturing a strong company culture. We were specifically honored for our continuing education initiatives, recognition programs, engaging employee events and opportunities for career advancement. Radius Packaging has also been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024.

OUTSTANDING COMPANY CULTURE
Radius Packaging credits their success to putting people first- both its members and its customers. Celebrating its 52nd anniversary, Radius Packaging creates an environment focused on collaboration, innovation and hard work, where members are excited to learn and grow. Through various events, educational resources, committees, clubs and programs, members find more than just a job at Radius, but a community that prioritizes each members' financial, mental, physical and emotional needs. Radius is proud to continuously invest in their member sand provide them with opportunities to pursue their passions at work, at home and in their communities.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Tool Room Technician will serve as key team member maintaining & repairing molds and related equipment to ensure proper prep and handling for production. In support of the Radius Packaging’s quest for innovation, the Tool Room Technician will strive to improve their work, our team, and our environment through genuine teamwork, a positive attitude, and open communication, using a safe, practical, hands-on approach. 

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Maintain & repair blow molding molds to support prep and handling of the molds and tooling associated for production. Efficiently perform extrusion head maintenance.
• Work independently or with a team, communicating effectively and respectfully within the team and cross-functionally.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required.
• Effectively communicate with team and/or production.
• Maintain flexibility in working hours to ensure that production is successful.
• Recommend changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the operations.
• Work closely with maintenance on reporting and/or fixing any machine repairs that are needed.
• Ability to work with vendors for mold or tooling repair.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant. Sustain 6S program in the production cells, supporting team members and reporting repeat variation to leadership.
• Work safely, following all safety policies and proactively participating in the safe work of others and the safety of the overall environment.
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies.
• Always be willing to help other support other teams with open tasks and projects.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to speak and read in English as well as and write instructions & documentation in English.
• A minimum of 2 years of machine operation or set-up experience (plastics or blow molding preferred).
• Must be able to provide own basic set of tools and tool chest.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Demonstrated capability in basic math and measurement.
• Ability to follow guidelines independently and work as part of a cohesive team.
• Familiarity with basic business computer applications and mobile device applications.
• Advanced technical certificate or formal education preferred.
• Ability to operator vertical mill and lathe.
• Ability to produce parts at tight tolerances.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Must be able to laugh & embrace Radius culture!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift/carry up to 30 to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms for regular tasks.
• Must be able to climb steps, have a good hand-eye coordination, and bend/squat.
• Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to operate effectively in temperatures ranging from 60 to 110 F.
• Must be capable of visually detecting defects, depth, colors, variances, and see objects.

Radius Packaging is an equal opportunity employer.

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