Plastics Extrusion /Clean Room Operator - 2nd Shift ($1000 Sign-On Bonus)

TekniPlex•City Industry, CA

11d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX? TekniPlex Healthcare leverages its world-class materials science knowledge to deliver better patient outcomes by designing and manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduce pain, enable faster healing and safer drug delivery. We harness the power of world-class materials scientists, a global network of application-specific engineers, and healthcare technical teams to provide today’s finest materials solutions. We work in a collaborative and consultative way with our customers to develop the ideal material solution to optimize mechanical properties and chemical composition to achieve the desired product performance. We are currently hiring Plastics Extrusion /Clean Room Operator - 2nd Shift & ($1000 Sign-On Bonus) in City of Industry, CA. We are currently seeking a Plastics Extrusion/Clean Room Operator for shift: 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Pay Range: $24.00 - $27.00 DOE with additional shift differential pay. Come grow with us! We focus on career development and promotion – people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you are in the right place! What TekniPlex offers you: Competitive Pay and Pay for Performance Philosophy Bonus Opportunities Comprehensive Medical Plans 401(k) with Company Matching Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Programs Tuition Reimbursement Training and Development Programs

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or 2+ years’ experience in a plastics extrusion / injection molding environment preferred or a combination of education and experience.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
Demonstrated ability to use hand tools and measuring tools from a tape measure to a micrometer or microscope, etc.
Good problem solving/troubleshooting skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to obtain a forklift license/certification
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
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. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Company Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

Maintains a clean and safe work environment promoting TPI’s safety standards by understanding applicable policies and procedures and actively participating in TPI’s behavior-based safety programs and reports all injuries when necessary.
Sets-up downstream equipment (Puller/cutter, conveyor, winder, etc) according to work instructions to manufacture products meeting customers specifications, dimensions and weight
Follows work instructions to collect and pack product per standards and / or quality requirements.
Performs product inspection for defects and deviations from specifications using a variety of accurate measuring devices and enters all DATA into the statistical process control (SPC).
Makes necessary adjustments to the process whenever necessary to ensure product meets specification.
Troubleshoot minor equipment malfunctions and recommend resolution.
Maintains complete and accurate records such as product lot traceability, production reports and any related activities to the process.
Trains new staff during their orientation and induction process for the position.
Provides coverage of positions and functions during meal times and/or absences.
Reports any unsafe, improper or unusual conditions, faulty equipment, defective material to proper supervision.
Performs other duties as required or directed.