Materials Technician – 1st Shift

New Berlin Plastics, Inc.; New Berlin, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

New Berlin Plastics, Inc. is seeking a Materials Technician to join our production team on the 2nd shift in southeastern Wisconsin. This hands-on role supports production by supplying material and by setting up and troubleshooting auxiliary equipment.

Duties include reading work orders, moving material from the warehouse, and setting up equipment like augers, grinders, dryers, loaders. Maintain inventory with a hand scanner and perform basic math with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in shipping and receiving or material handling in manufacturing.
• Basic computer skills with strong attention to detail.
• Basic math skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to pull correct material and move from the warehouse to designated areas.
• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot auxiliary equipment including augers, grinders, dryers, loaders, and operation controls.
• Maintain accurate inventory of material through the use of a hand scanner and close attention to detail.
• Measure and mix the color concentrate with natural color material per the manufacturing order.
• Tear down, clean, and process auxiliary equipment at the end of the production run.
• Monitor and maintain material throughout the production run to prevent material shortages that cause quality issues and production downtime.
• Assist set-up technicians to install molds, hook up water, and load molding parameters off press memory or tape per set up procedures.

Skills

Shipping/Receiving

Material Handling

Basic Computer Skills

Math Skills

Multitasking

Tools

Hand Scanner

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Type: 2nd Shift

We have an immediate opportunity for a Materials Technician to join our production team. The Materials Technician is a hands-on role and supports production to supply work centers with material and handles the set-up and troubleshooting of auxiliary equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read work orders to pull correct material and move from the warehouse to designated areas.
• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot auxiliary equipment including augers, grinders, dryers, loaders, and operation controls.
• Maintain accurate inventory of material through the use of a hand scanner and close attention to detail.
• Measure and mix the color concentrate with natural color material per the manufacturing order.
• Tear down, clean, and process auxiliary equipment at the end of the production run.
• Monitor and maintain material throughout the production run to prevent material shortages that cause quality issues and production downtime.
• Assist set-up technicians to install molds, hook up water, and load molding parameters off press memory or tape per set up procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in shipping and receiving or material handling positions in manufacturing, basic computer skills with strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to manage multiple. Knowledge of plastic and experience in an injection molding environment is a plus.

Salary: $17.00 to $21.00 per/hour based on experience.

Benefits and Culture:

We offer a clean, safe, air-conditioned facility, on-the-job training programs, competitive wages and a full benefits package. Check out our website to learn more www.nbplastics.com .

Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the State Apprenticeship program as an Injection Mold Setter if interested in a career in plastics.

New Berlin Plastics is a custom injection molder located in southeastern Wisconsin. We are a stable family-owned company in business since 1975. We are growing and looking for people who want to put their talents to work, learn new skills, and grow their careers with us. We offer training programs and work with our employees to achieve results and support their success.

New Berlin Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.