Plastics Processing Engineer
About The Position
RectorSeal is seeking a Plastics Processing Engineer to drive operational excellence at our Fall River, MA facility. RectorSeal manufactures and/or distributes a variety of mechanical products for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries. For over 80 years, RectorSeal’s customers have depended on us for quality products with excellent value, shipped to them in a timely manner. This passion for excellent customer service is the reason RectorSeal has been growing at a very fast pace and looking for talented team members in order to continue satisfying customer demand. The Plastics Processing Engineer will work hands on primarily in our extrusion department, as an important part of our operations team to help ensure part quality remains consistent and that output is delivered safely, productively, and on time in accordance with our customer-focused core values. This will be a salaried role, and will require an on-site presence Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 5 pm at our Fall River facility.
Requirements
- Plastics, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Degree.
- Knowledge of plastic processing & control systems a must.
- Profile extrusion and downstream sizing knowledge.
- Minimum 1 year of experience with extrusion equipment
- Must be able to read and write (English) to carry out and/or deliver detailed instructions.
- Able to work some overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Milacron experience a plus.
- Injection mold processing experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Keep extrusion machines operating optimally and minimize equipment downtime
- Maintain quality control by monitoring operation and settings of the extrusion equipment
- Supervise 2-4 extrusion department personnel to achieve process excellence and provide technical support and training as needed for our 24 hour operation.
- Work closely with production manager to ensure scheduling requirements are achieved.
- Develop and document process sheets for all extrusion profiles
- Document processing, repair, and maintenance activities and analyze effects on performance
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis in the Extrusion Department
- Oversee Machine installations and start-ups to support growth of the facility
- Provide technical support as needed in Injection Molding and other departments.
- Ensure housekeeping and safety requirements are met.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
- 401(k)
- pension
- life insurance
- paid time off program with paid holidays
- various wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
