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Tangent Technologies

Polymer Sheet Sales Representative

$100K - $140K/yr

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in polymer sheet sales, a strong understanding of HDPE applications, and a proven track record of consultative B2B selling. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • ...

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Director of Sales (East)

Westlake, TX · On-site

If you know HDPE, know the East, and know how to win business, we want to talk. What You'll Do * Travel the Eastern region (up to 60%) to build and deepen customer and prospect relationships.

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As an HDPE Technician or Operator, your daily responsibilities may include setting up and operating extrusion or molding machines, monitoring production runs, and performing quality checks on finished products. You will also be expected to troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventative maintenance, and keep detailed production records. Collaboration with engineers, quality control inspectors, and other team members is common to maintain efficient workflow and resolve production challenges. Working in this role provides hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing equipment and opportunities to develop technical skills that are valuable for career advancement in the plastics industry.

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An HDPE job typically involves working with High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) materials, commonly used in piping, fabrication, and industrial applications. Professionals in this field may be responsible for welding, installing, repairing, or manufacturing HDPE products. Jobs can include roles such as HDPE pipe installers, welders, technicians, or engineers, depending on the industry. These positions require knowledge of HDPE material properties, fusion techniques, and safety protocols to ensure high-quality work.

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To excel in an HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Technician or Operator role, you need a solid background in plastics manufacturing, mechanical ability, and a high school diploma or technical training in polymer processing. Familiarity with extrusion or molding machinery, quality control systems, and safety certifications such as OSHA are commonly required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills for success in this position. These capabilities ensure efficient production, equipment safety, and consistent product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Process Technology Engineer -Rigid Packaging

Process Technology Engineer -Rigid Packaging

Ring Container Technologies

Remote

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Ring Container Technologies rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 113 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Job Purpose
Commission and qualify new products for HDPE blow-molding and/or PET blow-molding equipment and processes. Resolve manufacturing processing issues related to introduction of new or improved HDPE blow-molded products and platforms or PET preform and blow molded products. Work closely with Product Development Engineers and Quality to communicate processing obstacles of new products during the design phase and assess viability of new products.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Take responsibility of process side of HDPE blow-molding design reviews and/or PET preform and blow molding design reviews.
  • Consult during project kickoffs and relay issues during post project reviews.
  • Review blow-mold prints for fit, process-ability, cycle time, and weight.
  • Assess HDPE blow-mold platforms and/or PET blow molders for process capability and condition.
  • Conduct blow-mold unit mold sampling.
  • Train and consult plant personnel on process monitoring, cycle time improvement, and process management.
  • Lead diagnostics of blow molding equipment and container processing
  • Support plant technical staff to achieve company objectives
  • Create technical documents outlining improvements, basic knowledge, and problem resolution where applicable.
  • Create lesson plans from single point to entire processes for distribution and classroom training.
  • Support, champion, and implement Operations Initiatives.
  • Support the change revolution by identifying and implementing innovations that create a differentiation to our competitors.
  • Support qualification process during start-up of HDPE and/or PET equipment, molds, and significant process change.
  • Work in concert with all departments with professionalism and respect maintaining a borderless engineering group.
  • Pursue and support programs that support the fundamental goal of being "The Best in Industry at Project Execution."

Experience and Educational Qualifications
  • Five years (HDPE or PET blow-molding) manufacturing/maintenance experience
  • HDPE or PET blow-molding project management
  • HDPE processing experience or PET blow and injection processing experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Experience with Uniloy/Liberty and Wheel or similar platforms and/or Sidel, Husky, Nissei or similar machines
  • CAD knowledge preferred. Ability to read prints required.
  • Technical degree preferred.

Ring Container Technologiesis an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information.

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