Set-Up Technician
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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
SET-UP TECHNICIAN POSITION
The Location: Wisconsin Plastic Products, Inc. is located in Plymouth, WI.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $19.50 – $22.00
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Top industry pay
- Great benefits
- 8-hour shifts
- On-the-job training
- 6% 401K
EXPERIENCE
At least 1 year prior factory experience preferred
On-the-job training will be provided
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 the 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are a growing plastic extrusion company located in Plymouth, WI that offers its employees top industry pay, great benefits, and tuition reimbursement for professional development.
The Company: Wisconsin Plastic Products Inc., has been in the extrusion business for 25+ years and has been recognized for their attention to quality and proven customer service satisfaction. We take pride in our work and the great care we take with customers and employees alike.
The Position: We’re looking for full-time Set-Up Technicians
We offer:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance (100% free for you!)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
Requirements of the job:
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 lines 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.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.