Plastics Technician II - 3rd shift

BISSELL, Inc.; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BISSELL, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Plastics Technician II for the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 10:45 pm–7:00 am) to operate blow-mold bottle systems, mix resins, and perform quality checks.

You will assist with mold changes, basic preventative maintenance, and intermediate troubleshooting to drive production efficiency. Join a collaborative team and train other technicians on technical skills, safety, and SOPs, while contributing to continuous improvement and personal development

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED or relevant experience in lieu of.
• Must be capable of lifting 0 - 50 lbs.
• Judgement and decision-making skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Focus on learning versatility and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Start-up and shut-down equipment, monitor performance, operate equipment, complete minor changeovers and assist with major changeovers.
• Report issues quickly to minimize impact on production efficiency.
• Ensure product quality according to specifications and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Complete basic preventative maintenance tasks and assist in root cause analysis.
• Train Plastics Technician I associates on safety, quality, and operational expectations.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.

Skills

Training teammates

Quality checks

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Blow-mold machines

Resin mixers

Blowers

Trimmers

Leak checkers

Grinders

Conveyors

Powered Industrial Truck

Job description

Overview

This position is on 3rd shift and runs Monday through Friday from 10:45 pm to 7 am.

The Chemical Packaging Plant is a fast-paced environment and high-volume operation, responsible for manufacturing cleaning products for BISSELL.

As a Plastics Technician II, you will be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for career advancement by leveraging the BISSELL Skill System that allows for a variety of promotional paths. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop within a blow-mold bottle manufacturing process. The process includes mixing resin, and blow-molding bottles by following standard operating procedures and conducting quality checks. In addition, you will assist in the changeover of mold changes, perform basic preventative maintenance, and intermediate troubleshooting to drive production efficiency.

You will be responsible for training other team members on technical skills and standard operating procedures while also providing team member feedback to support their development.

Responsibilities

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring a heightened focus on safety and reporting unsafe conditions or accidents.
• Start-up and shut-down equipment, monitor performance, efficiently operate equipment, complete required documentation, complete minor changeovers and assist with major changeovers.
• Report issues when they arise – this should be done quickly to minimize any impact on the efficiency of production.
• Ensure product quality according to specifications and complete basic troubleshooting to resolve quality and performance issues.
• Complete basic preventative maintenance tasks.
• Actively support continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Train and develop Plastics Technician I associates on technical skills as it relates to safety, quality, and operational expectations.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Equipment Used:
Blow-mold machines, resin mixers, blowers, trimmers, leak checkers, grinders, and conveyors, Powered Industrial Truck.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED or relevant experience in lieu of
• Must be capable of lifting 0 - 50 lbs.
• Judgement and decision-making skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Focus on learning versatility and personal development.

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BISSELL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law