What are the responsibilities and job description for the Set Up Technician- 2nd or 3rd Shift position at Wisconsin Plastic Products, Inc.?
Summary:
Responsible for setting up, tearing down, and maintenance of extrusion tooling and downstream equipment. Producing and inspecting quality products following company procedures and work instructions.
Essential Functions
include the following: (additional duties may be assigned as required.)
1. Skill and knowledge in set-up, teardown and maintenance of extrusion tooling. Knowledge of plastics material including: identification, processing characteristics and regrind system. Responsible for the set-up and operation of single and twin screw extruders, auxiliary and downstream equipment including:
- Hopper dryer unit
- Sterlco screw cooling unit
- Movacolor unit
- Calibration tanks
- Pullers
- Cutters
- Saws
- Spattercoat sprayline
2. Ability to operate forklift
3. Produce quality products following extrusion set-up sheets, company procedures and work instructions.
4. Complete extrusion dimensional charts, check sheets and required documentation. Responsible for the updating of set-up sheets and documentation as required.
5. Ability to inspect parts per the specification sheet requirements using:
- Calipers
- Gages and Mating parts
- Digital rule and Tape Measures
- Spectrophotometer
- Gloss meter
6. Troubleshoot extrusion problems including providing assistance to associates on other extrusion line when needed.
7. Contribute ideas to improve the efficiency of operations and quality of products.
8. Participate in solving problems and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
9. General housekeeping of plant and maintenance of equipment.
10. Making cartons, skids and tooling preparation for the next extrusion order.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Light to moderate physical effort required. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the facility.
Education/Experience
1. High school diploma or equivalent required
2. Minimum of 1-year prior factory experience preferred
Equal Opportunity Employment
Wisconsin Plastic Products, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees. It is the company's policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions to provide equal opportunity for advancement to all employees, including upgrading, promotion and training, and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- This is a second or third shift position. What shift are you looking for?
- How many years of plastic extrusion experience do you have?
- Please type Yes to certify that the information on the application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
Work Location: One location
Salary : $18 - $20