Job description

THE PLASTEK GROUP is seeking great people for its Manufacturing Division located in Hamlet, NC. The Plastek Group is a multi-national custom plastics injection molder of consumer packaging for large companies such Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, Church & Dwight and many others. Plastek has good pay, great benefits, is safe and secure, and a has fantastic work environment. Check us out today and find out why more than 350 people in Hamlet have a great career at Plastek!

As Plastek’s Extruder Tech;

• The Extrusion Tech is responsible for physically operating an extrusion line in a way that ensures all products are produced free from cosmetic and physical defects and are within manufacturing tolerances. The Line Operator is responsible for the quality of the product run and adjusts and documents operating conditions to produce the highest attainable quality in a safe and efficient manner.
• Strong desire for personal advancement and the willingness to achieve by learning our manufacturing systems and reporting as scheduled with an upbeat team player mindset.
• Proven history of good attendance.
• Experience setting up & operating extrusion machinery; Set ups, Changeovers, Adjustments, Mechanical Aptitude; Ability to Troubleshoot; Visual & quality Inspections, Basic Paperwork
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials

Educational Requirements

• 1-year extrusion or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and write English, with an ability to perform simple math, and take measurements

**Nice to have: Working knowledge of extruders, printers, reelers, quality control standards, and product specifications

Occupational and/or Physical Requirements

Understanding of paperwork procedures and documentation requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance
• Ability to spend up to 12 hours a shift on foot around hot machinery (continental)
• Ability to move from one area to another by stepping over and/or bending under objects, pushing and pulling objects

Pay ranging from $15/hr-$22/hr based on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance ( on site nurses and a dr too!)
• Free dental
• Free vision
• Free short term disability
• Free life insurance
• 401K
• Vacation
• Steel Toe reimbursement program
• Flexible spending account

To learn more about The Plastek Group, visit us at www.plastekgroup.com & on YouTube (search Plastek).

OTHER PLASTEK POSITIONS AVAILABLE - REFER A FRIEND! We offer a generous referral program as well. Ask for details! All of these positions provide a lot of room to learn and move up the career ladder! Plastek is a stable and growing company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamlet, NC 28345: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
• Plastics extrusion: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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