Plastics Molding Technician -Nights
About The Position
Premium Waters is hiring a full-time Plastics Molding Process Technician for its Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin location. The role 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. The position works 12-hour night shifts from 5:00 p.m. to 5:10 a.m. Pay is $26.47 per hour plus a $2.50 night-shift premium. The technician sets up, operates, monitors, and adjusts machinery to ensure products meet quality specifications; carries out mold changes, basic cleaning, and preventative maintenance; and uses measuring instruments to inspect products. The role also includes forklift work to move totes and load or unload trailers, monitoring equipment for abnormal sounds or vibration, and keeping machines and work areas safe, tidy, and prepared for the next shift. Premium Waters describes its mission as providing high-quality bottled water in an environmentally friendly manner and fostering a culture of trust, honesty, humility, integrity, candor, safety, sustainability, and lasting relationships. The company emphasizes inclusion, community involvement, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Computer experience is required.
- Forklift experience; certification is required within 90 days of hire.
- Commitment to workplace safety and participation in the team effort to prevent accidents and injuries.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of work-related experience or training.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Responsibilities
- Operate machines safely and in accordance with manufacturer guidance and company health and safety policy.
- Set up and operate blow-molding machinery, monitor and inspect production, and adjust processing as needed to ensure high-quality products.
- Perform mold changes according to the production schedule.
- Set up and operate PET preform injection machinery, monitor and inspect production, and adjust processing as needed.
- Set up and operate HDPE cap injection machinery, monitor and inspect production, and adjust processing as needed.
- Perform basic equipment cleaning and preventative 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 for excessive vibration and other unusual machine sounds and adjust equipment to address problems.
- Keep machines and surrounding areas safe and tidy, and ensure materials are ordered and prepared for incoming shifts.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug coverage with a company vision program
- Dental coverage
- Generous paid time off program
- Paid parental leave
- Gym reimbursement program and 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 water through the 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
