Production Technician

Asahi Kasei•Fowlerville, MI

18d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels. Company: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. Job Description: NIGHT SHIFT Openings $21.20 per hour. DAY SHIFT is $20 per hour. We are seeking a Production Tech to work nights 6pm to 6am on a 2-3-2 schedule. This is a direct hire position with fantastic benefits. We are committed to a safe working environment and seeking someone that appreciates and contributes to safety. We offer a smaller company work atmosphere with each shift having around 20 employees.

Requirements

Minimum requirement is must be 18 years of age
Must be able to meet the requirements of driving a forklift (Company certifies on-the-job)
Must be able to work a 12 hour shift (Day shift is 6 am to 6 pm; Night shift 6 pm to 6 am)
Basic mathematics
Housekeeping
Communicates clearly from shift to shift
Able to work in a non-climate controlled environment
Able to wear required PPE (minimal facial hair is allowed)
Standing and walking continuously
Climbing on and off a forklift frequently
Climbing and descending stairs frequently
Lifts/carries 20 - 50 Lbs. frequently
Lifts/Carries 50 - 100 Lbs. occasionally with assistance
Reaches above frequently
Pushes/pulls occasionally

Responsibilities

Assisting operator to start up extruder
Assisting with cleaning tasks during extruder change over
Loading and unloading trucks
Labeling, repackaging, sorting and recycling materials throughout the operations area
General housekeeping and light maintenance
Working under the direction of senior employees to move, weigh, mix, and stage materials
Monitor process parameters, refill levels, as directed
Working under the direction of senior operators, supporting line operating activities, by collecting samples and performing material analysis tasks (melt flow, filler, moisture checks)