Injection Molding Utility Tech: Color Changes & Line Ops

ccc; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is hiring an Injection Molding Utility Technician to keep lines stocked, manage color changes and support Packers. The role involves inventory handling, color/resin refills and coordinating with the shift lead.

The job requires forklift certification, ability to read instructions, color vision and availability for overtime. Expect a 12-hour shift with emphasis on safety, housekeeping and teamwork on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Must be forklift certified or become forklift certified within 30 days of being in role.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Visual aptitude - must be able to see with or without correction and be able to differentiate colors.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and package in-process inventory and/or finished goods.
• Request supplies, boxes, etc. as needed to supply all Injection Molding lines.
• Perform line walks and refill color and resin where needed.
• Perform complete color changes by following all the procedures.
• Assist in clean-up, shutdown, and start-up of all lines.
• Comply with good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Keep color area organized and consolidate colors when applicable.
• Coordinate with Injection Molding shift lead and/or Supervisor with color changes and color that will not return to the racks.
• Assist in relieving breaks for Packers when necessary.
• Able to operate a forklift/for removal of scrap bins and/or gaylord's during their shift.
• Print labels and work orders for changeovers.
• Update the color change calculator at the beginning of shift.

Job description

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is hiring an Injection Molding Utility Technician to keep lines stocked, manage color changes and support Packers. The role involves inventory handling, color/resin refills and coordinating with the shift lead.

The job requires forklift certification, ability to read instructions, color vision and availability for overtime. Expect a 12-hour shift with emphasis on safety, housekeeping and teamwork on the production floor.