Monday Through Friday Injection Molding Process Engineer Jobs in Nebraska

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha, NE. As a Mold Specialistyou are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite.The Mold Specialist is responsible for the proper set up, operation, and processing of high-speed injection molding machines and robots to produce high-quality parts efficiently. This role adjusts machine settings according to specifications to meet quality expectations and focuses on machine operation and troubleshooting. The position is responsible for maintaining quality, scrap, and machine efficiencies in assigned area. The Mold Specialist is also required to complete basic training and continue to build technical skills after training.This position may require the employee to work on various types of equipment and in various areas as needed to fulfill job responsibilities and business needs.

Essential Duties:(Traditional Containers)

• Perform machine start-up and shut down to required procedures.
• Perform process troubleshooting to ensure part conformity and quality.
• Evaluate product acceptability after completion of machine adjustments and/or color changes.
• Review production schedule and make color, material, and label changes during shift.
• Review and perform floor inspection and diameter size check; report and follow up on items needing technical corrections.
• Proactively perform quality inspections and document product quality and color shades to ensure product is within specifications.
• Reportquestionable productsto MPS, Quality Auditors and/or Leaders and make timely adjustments.
• Assist in training other Mold Specialists.
• Assists other teams as needed by working in different areas or with different injection molding machines.
• Monitor and continually work toward reducing scrap on targeted machines.
• Monitor and maintain required cycle times to ensure maximum production with least defects.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping expectations, report potential machine or work hazards, respond immediately to emergency machine problems, and ensure the safety of co-workers within designated work area.
• Collaborate with team members on new machines, mold, materials, processes, and procedures.
• Continually develop technical knowledge by actively working and learning alongside experienced team members.
• Ensure effective transfer of information across shifts in shift "passdown."
• Prepare maintenance work orders and ensure compliance with Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Maintain accurate computer logs to include quality audits, documenting adjustments, resolutions and support requested.
• Maintain company attendance standards.
• Report on food safety concerns to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes?Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated dependability, teamwork, initiative, and compliance to safety procedures.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Capability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English; ability to speak effectively with company employees and supervisors in English.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/activities/goals.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Able to utilize interpersonal and communication skills in daily work.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and values.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Education / Experience/Certifications:

• Complete and pass a technical aptitude test.
• Completion of mold specialist training is required.
• Previous mechanical or technical experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting using processing skills preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, this role includes working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization and may assist with training other team members.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seasonally and moderately exposed to humid conditions and heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, the risk of electrical shock and exposure to extreme molten plastic temperature. The employee is frequently exposed to height of 8-10 feet and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Our Core Values Drive Us!

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the "wow" factor?
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What's in it for you?As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• Generous 401k match
• Generous Time Off
• Annual company activities