Injection Molding Utility Technician- A Shift

Altium Packaging•Sparta, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Molding Utility Technician will be responsible for keeping Injection Molding lines properly stocked with material, handling color changes and breaking out Packers. This role involves inspecting and packaging inventory, requesting supplies, performing line walks to refill color and resin, and executing complete color changes according to procedures. The technician will also assist in clean-up, shutdown, and start-up of all lines, ensuring compliance with good housekeeping and safety practices. Additionally, they will maintain organization in the color area, coordinate with the shift lead or supervisor on color changes, and assist in relieving breaks for Packers. The role requires operating a forklift for scrap bin and gaylord removal, printing labels and work orders for changeovers, and updating the color change calculator.

Requirements

Ability to work well with others.
Flexible to work any shift.
Ability to work overtime or fill in for call-ins when necessary.
Be in good standing.
Be able to use e-mail and communicate effectively.
Basic computer skills
Must be forklift certified or become forklift certified within 30 days of being in role.
Must be able to read, understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Visual aptitude – must be able to see with or without correction and be able to differentiate colors.
Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Previous packer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect and package in-process inventory and/or finished goods.
Request supplies, boxes, etc. as needed to supply all Injection Molding lines.
Perform line walks and refill color and resin where needed.
Perform complete color changes by following all the procedures.
Assist in clean-up, shutdown, and start-up of all lines.
Comply with good housekeeping and safety practices.
Keep color area organized and consolidate colors when applicable.
Coordinate with Injection Molding shift lead and/or Supervisor with color changes and color that will not return to the racks.
Assist in relieving breaks for Packers when necessary.
Able to operate a forklift/for removal of scrap bins and/or gaylord’s during their shift.
Print labels and work orders for changeovers.
Update the color change calculator at the beginning of shift.