Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.
Position: Blow Molding Operator
Location: Mebane, NC, 27302
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Day Shift - 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Summary:
This is a Big Machine Operator/ Blow Molding Operator position in Mebane, NC. Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, operates blow molding machinery used to manufacture plastic products. Primary assignments are training on large blow molding equipment, but will be required to operate other blow molding and all injection molding equipment and difficult molding jobs which require operator attention and knowledge to prevent mold and machine damage.
Responsibilities:
- Starts and stops the machine and may assist the set-up people in their duties, starting and breaking down set-ups.
- Under the direction of Set-up or Supervisor, adjusts controls, remedies minor leaks and installs molds and components.
- Under training to read and understand set-up sheets
- Under the direction of Set-up, regulates extruder speed, centers parison, and performs related operations on blow molding machines.
- Provides proper care of molds, recognizes mold damage. Reports production problems and unsatisfactory quality to Supervisor and Set-up.
- Identifies different resins and insures proper material is used.
- Performs post molding operations as appropriate, including inspecting products; trimming, reaming and drilling; grinding flash and rejected products molded.
- Cleans up work area including work table, machine components, and grinding system.
- Keeps accurate production and time records as required.
- As necessary, performs duties that are required by Shift Supervisor.
- Alert Supervisor or Set-up personnel when problems first begin.
- Adhere to all company and departmental work and safety rules.
- Able to operate any machine or operation in department assigned
Required Skills:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Basic reading, writing and math skills.
- Previous Extrusion Blow Molding experience with basic mold set-up and machine adjustments preferred.
- Familiar with resins used in extrusion processing. Also familiarization with secondary equipment preferred.
- Must be able to lift 35 lbs. minimum.
- Able to work in a fast paced team environment.
- Able to adjust to changing operating conditions quickly and efficiently and vary pace as required.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.
Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.
TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.