Weekend Injection Molding Technician

Job description

The Lacroix group is family company specializing in the manufacture of containers for the food industry and constantly is expanding. Currently we have an immediate opening for a Full-Time Weekend Shift Maintenance Technician. Join us on our mission to continue leading the future of the Packaging & Containers industry around the world by offering the suitable container, for the right product, made the right way. It’s time for you to Make It with The Lacroix group.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following:

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Summary:_
Overall responsibilities for maintaining mechanical machines and auxiliary equipment.

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Shift:_*

• Weekend:
  • • • 2x 12-hour weekend shifts
      • 1x 8-hour weekday shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves in a multi-faceted role of performing preventive maintenance, fixing, lubricating, cleaning, and diagnosing injection molding machines, robotics, and auxiliary equipment to keep it producing flawlessly.
• The machines must produce parts at high levels of quality and efficiency.
• Must keep the machine at optimal operation capacity by communicating to the Team Leader/supervisor/mechanic any issues and ensuring product quality and record on time are interventions.
• Must assure product quality requirements are met to assure function and cosmetic attributes expected by customers through process adjustments on plastic injection molding machinery.
• Records appropriate intervention reports.
• Performs tooling, production changes, and tooling maintenance.
• Understand, maintain, or repair water systems, plastic resin conveying systems, hydraulic systems, electric and electronic basics, grease and oil definitions, and compressed air systems.
• Keep the working environment area clean and safe.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of good health and safety practices.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Effective and targeted communicator with the ability to prioritize urgencies.
• Lift up to 30 lbs. on a frequent basis
• Push or pull with up to 60 lbs. of force on an occasional basis
• Stoop, kneel, climb, squat, or crawl on a frequent basis in areas with limited space
• Use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel on a frequent basis
• Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis
• Possess manual dexterity and good physical condition.
• Ability to travel in/outside of the US.
• Ability to travel for months at a time for training.

Experience:

• Facilities Maintenance Occupations: 4 years (Preferred)
• Maintenance: 4 years (Preferred)
• Plastics injection molding: 4 years (Preferred)

Environment:

• The work environment described here is representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection as required by the Health & safety noise level standards.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This will be evaluated and handled on a case-by-case

Pay Frequency:

• Bi-weekly or Twice monthly

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Autonomous/Independent - enjoys working with little direction
• High-stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: DOE

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Saturday/Sunday + 1 Weekday
• Day Shift/Night shift
• Night prime $1.50/Hour
• Overtime

North America IML Containers, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.