Plastic Production & Quality Technician

Buckhorn Inc.; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhorn Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a motivated, team-oriented person to work on production lines assembling plastic parts, trimming flash, labeling, and performing related tasks to meet quality specs. Overtime may be required during busy periods.

Candidates should have 1–3 months of related training or equivalent; strong reading, basic math, and effective communication skills; and a commitment to safety and clean, efficient work habits.

Qualifications

• One to three months related experience and/or training; preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization.
• Ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Trim Flash and sprues from parts
• Clean grease and oil from parts
• Apply product labels and ID labels to parts
• Operate secondary operations (hot stamp, router, pin machines, etc.)
• Assemble parts for different lines
• Package parts
• Work independently and in teams to meet production schedules
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Buckhorn policies and OSHA Standards
• Notify supervisor or team lead if problems are detected with product or machinery
• Perform relief duties as needed
• Keep plant clean by sweeping, mopping, and keeping trash picked up
• Mandatory overtime may be required periodically during busier times

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Effective communication

Basic math

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Buckhorn Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a motivated, team-oriented person to work on production lines assembling plastic parts, trimming flash, labeling, and performing related tasks to meet quality specs. Overtime may be required during busy periods.

Candidates should have 1–3 months of related training or equivalent; strong reading, basic math, and effective communication skills; and a commitment to safety and clean, efficient work habits.