Injection Operator Lead - Nights

Niagara BottlingMesa, AZ
$22 - $27Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Operator Lead performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations associated with an array of PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary equipment. Niagara primarily purchases Husky equipment, but also utilizes other OEMs. The schedule is a 2-2-3 rotation on nights, with a pay range of $22-$27/hr, including a $1 nightshift premium.

Requirements

  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience in Position
  • Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Nice To Haves

  • 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
  • Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

  • Communicates with the previous shift regarding any challenges and opportunities of the injection lines to prepare for the shift.
  • Conducts walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
  • Supports Production Supervisors with end-of-shift production reports.
  • Coaches, mentors, and trains injection team members.
  • Responsible for the overall preparation, set-up, starting, and running of injection equipment.
  • Performs minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed (no mechanical work without prior approval).
  • Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs, and quality forms.
  • Recognizes unsafe conditions and actions and follows plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations.
  • Uses personal protective equipment where required.
  • Performs visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
  • Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of production, including break rooms and restrooms.
  • Defines the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins.
  • Identifies parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
  • Maintains quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately fills out inspection sheets based on overall production quality.
  • Recognizes and reports all quality defects immediately.
  • Works in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; performs relief duties when required.
  • Troubleshoots minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborates with the maintenance team as necessary.
  • Understands computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition, and others.
  • Understands line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
  • Communicates issues clearly and concisely.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
  • Works 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
  • Paid parental and caregiver leaves
  • Medical, including virtual care options
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health Savings Account with company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
  • Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
  • Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
  • Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
  • Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
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