Plastics Packer
About The Position
Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. We are seeking a skilled individual to join our teams as Plastics Packer who is responsible for setting up, monitoring, and troubleshooting plastic injection-moulding machines. The individual will have specialized knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment. The tasks include dealing with inconsistent material, faulty equipment, human error, and preventing defects from occurring, and monitoring the operation of automated equipment, adjust process conditions, and optimize productivity.
Requirements
- Experience in Injection Moulding and/or Profile Extrusion preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Solid troubleshooting skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Able to lift up to 50-70 lbs. safely
- Experience driving forklifts
- 6 -9 months relevant experience
- Ability to use ordinary arithmetic in decimals and fractions, practice charts, specifications, schedule, variable controls and measuring devices
- Judgment is required to plan, perform and make decisions as to set up and sequence of operations
- Good attendance and performance record
Responsibilities
- Assist in start-up and shut-down procedure - requires aiding the technician to move the bath on the tracts
- Feed sheet of plastic into the puller, working from Kanban cards, and item specific production rates
- Operate a multi station extrusion machine or single die injection mold machine, to extrude or injection various linear products
- Assemble corrugated cartons and fill with product, seal using a stapler, carton sealer or other similar tool
- Make sure product and carton labels are correct and applied properly in correct location
- Move finished carton from the packing table to storage or shipping rack using established pushing/lifting techniques
- Measure lengths of product as required and observe product quality, such as surface defects or form/shape etc. during operation - notify Technicians of any production or quality problems
- Dispose of scrap by cutting or grinding as instructed
- Maintain work area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
- Enter all time and production information into the computer in a timely and accurate manner
- Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by Leadership
Benefits
- Competitive compensation including paid time off and holidays.
- Medical insurance (HDHP with HSA and PPO options)
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
- Wellness program with diabetes prevention, condition care, preventive care, and annual flu shot.
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
