Plastics Molding Technician -Nights
About The Position
Premium Waters is hiring a full-time Plastics Molding Process Technician for its production team in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The position operates and performs routine maintenance on blow-molding and injection equipment, supplying blown bottles to the PET B line and bottle preforms and caps as raw materials to multiple Premium Waters plants at minimal cost. The role works 12-hour night shifts from 5:00 p.m. to 5:10 a.m. The technician safely sets up and operates blow-molding machinery, PET preform injection machinery, and HDPE cap injection machinery. Through ongoing observation and inspections, the technician ensures products meet quality requirements and adjusts processing as needed. The role also involves mold changes, basic cleaning and preventive maintenance, product inspection and measurement, forklift operation, listening for signs of machine problems, and maintaining safe, orderly work areas and materials for incoming shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Computer experience.
- Forklift certification required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of work-related experience or training.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
- Forklift experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate machinery safely according to manufacturer instructions and company health and safety policy.
- Set up and operate blow-molding machinery; inspect product quality and adjust processing as necessary.
- Perform mold changes according to the production schedule.
- Set up and operate PET preform injection machinery; inspect product quality and adjust processing as necessary.
- Set up and operate HDPE cap injection machinery; inspect product quality and adjust processing as necessary.
- Perform basic equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance.
- Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimensional defects using precision measuring instruments.
- Use a forklift to store and retrieve plastic and cardboard totes in the warehouse and to load and unload trailers.
- Listen to machines during operation for signs such as excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
- Keep machines and surrounding areas safe and tidy, and ensure materials are ordered and prepared for incoming shifts.
- Supply blown bottles to the PET B line and bottle preforms and caps to multiple company plants.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug coverage with a company vision program
- Dental coverage
- Generous paid time off program
- Paid parental leave
- Gym reimbursement program
- Company-paid wellness coach
- Online virtual care
- Company-paid life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
- Company-paid long- and short-term disability
- Company-paid employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Education and tuition reimbursement program
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
- Bereavement leave
- Volunteer time off program
- Holiday pay
- Free employee water program
- Referral bonus
- Daily pay
- Free on-site physical therapy
- Free access to a near-site health care clinic for employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
