1st Shift Machine Operator

Techmer PM; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day 1

401(k) with 6% match

Vacation days

Job summary

Techmer PM in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Machine Operator on 1st shift (6:00 AM-2:30 PM, Mon-Fri) to operate key manufacturing equipment and produce plastic compounds for unique customer applications. You will follow SOPs, monitor processes, and drive improvements to deliver high-quality product.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2 years of manufacturing experience (extrusion preferred), ability to lift 55 lbs, and a willingness to learn plant equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Extrusion experience highly desired.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs repeatedly.
• Willingness to learn plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate all key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds for custom applications.
• Follow safety SOPs to protect yourself and coworkers.
• Perform process measurement, control and improvement in assigned tasks.
• Learn and understand operating parameters to ensure in-spec, high-quality product.

Skills

Extruder operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/ specs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Job description

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we have worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future minded solutions.

We are currently seeking a Machine Operator for our Wichita, Kansas facility. This position will be on 1st shift which is 6:00AM-2:30PM, Monday through Friday. Pay rate is $18.00 per hour and up depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!
• High-deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.
• 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution.
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year)
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 2 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual salary reviews and quarterly bonus opportunities

Job Purpose:

Operate all key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds for unique and specialty customer applications. Works safely to protect themselves, their coworkers, and the facility by following all standard operating procedures. Engaged in process measurement, control, and improvement in all aspects of their assigned tasks. Learns and understands key operating parameters which ensure that only in specification and high-quality product is delivered to our customers.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Extrusion experience is highly desired.
• Ability to lift 55lbs. frequently.
• Ability to learn the functionality of plant equipment.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Basic knowledge of running an extruder or mixing equipment.
• Ability to learn pre and postproduction equipment and operations (drying, bagging, grinding etc.)
• General mechanical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot problems

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