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Woodstream Molding Machine Technician I - 2nd Shift in Knoxville, Tennessee
Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years, and we are an essential, life sustaining business. We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents. We provide a safe work environment including screening, social distancing, and sanitation processes.
We have an immediate opportunity for a
Molding Machine Technician II 2nd Shift
in Knoxville, TN
Benefits of Working for Woodstream:
Competitive benefits package including:
Bonus Program
401k with Company Match
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
Opportunity to advance within the company.
Overview of the Role:
Molding Machine Technicians II are part of the production team. Their success is determined by the positive way in which they communicate, cooperate, interact, and contribute towards achieving their work center goals and objectives.
Molding Machine Technicians II are responsible for setting up tooling and equipment and optimizing equipment uptime, in the Molding Department. They can respond rapidly to situations to meet production plans to service the requirements of our customers.
Molding Machine Technicians are responsible for quality, throughput, and safety. They participate as team members in solving problems and implementing solutions to increase Woodstream’s manufacturing productivity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Regular attendance is required to maintain the functions of the job
Maintain uptime on all production equipment to meet throughput rates on a consistent and reliable basis
Complete mold set ups in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with all scheduled production requirements
Participate in the implementation of ideas that reduce downtime and improve overall productivity
Demonstration of safety awareness and execution of safety policies and procedures always, while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment
Perform material handling duties (maintaining material in hoppers, material/color changes, mixing dye, material inventory) as required
Relieve Packers as needed
Communicate effectively with shift supervisor, operators, and other department personnel
Utilize all Woodstream’s documentation procedures as required
Trains Packers and Machine operators.
Maintains professional appearance in technical work areas with an emphasis on housekeeping.
Will assist in operations, in any way deemed essential to meet Woodstream’s production requirements
Tech II Additional Responsibilities
Assure equipment and component set-up, availability, and readiness to meet the production schedule requirements and throughput rates established for the work centers
Diagnose machine problems quickly; perform effective troubleshooting of equipment, tools, and process to maintain production of machinery. When appropriate, seek additional technical support, as required
Assure that raw materials, components, and spare parts are stocked and available for immediate use, to minimize downtime
Maintain standard operating cycles, wherever reasonable. If standard cycle cannot be maintained, document reasons why.
Works closely with Production Supervisors to ensure equipment availability on demand
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Assists Maintenance in trouble shooting /fixing issues with facility and equipment
Works Ability to continually learn and develop new skills and knowledge
with Maintenance to do specific project work in plant.
Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS :
HSD / GED required
Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or 2 years of experience working with manufacturing equipment in lieu of the degree
1 year of plastic processing and/or molding manufacturing experience required
Master Molding or Molding Processing certification preferred
Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude
The ability to perform/repair electric issues with molds, machines, and facility.
Set-up/troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance experience in a machine-based manufacturing environment
Willingness to be flexible on hours worked
Experience with MS Office products preferred
Must be able to analyze problems and make rational decisions with minimal supervision
Must possess a positive attitude and enjoy working with others
Ability to lead others in a positive work environment
Effective problem-solving skills directed at increasing throughput, quality, and safety
Effective communication skills
Woodstream Fun Facts!
We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.
We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.
Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.
57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.
Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic .
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