1st Shift Plastics Processing Tech & Equipment Operator

Armada Staffing Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time

1st shift

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Armada Staffing Group is hiring a mechanically inclined Plastics Processing Technician/Equipment Operator in Fort Wayne, IN to support research, development, and pilot-scale manufacturing. You will operate plastics processing equipment, prepare materials, assist with trials, and record data for engineers.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and may have an associate degree or technical plastics/manufacturing certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or technical certification in plastics/manufacturing preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience operating manufacturing equipment.
• Basic computer skills including Excel.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion, compounding and other plastics processing equipment.
• Set up machinery, load materials and monitor processing conditions.
• Assist with development trials, sample prep and material testing.
• Record process settings, material usage and production data.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and report to engineering or maintenance.
• Manage raw materials, supplies and inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in Plastics or Manufacturing

Job description

Armada Staffing Group is hiring a mechanically inclined Plastics Processing Technician/Equipment Operator in Fort Wayne, IN to support research, development, and pilot-scale manufacturing. You will operate plastics processing equipment, prepare materials, assist with trials, and record data for engineers.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and may have an associate degree or technical plastics/manufacturing certification.