Process Technician (Night Shift)

AptarGroup, Inc.; Oak Knoll (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Vacation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Wellness program

Career development

Job summary

AptarGroup, Inc. in Mukwonago, WI is seeking a Process Technician to set up, adjust and troubleshoot injection molding operations, including mechanical, hydraulic, water and electrical hookups.

You will document processes, write Maintenance and Tool Room work orders, drive fork trucks, and communicate the status of the process to the operators and supervisor while maintaining quality parts flow. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in plastics, knowledge of injection molding, hydraulics, pneumatics

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of work experience in plastic processing and injection molding.
• Knowledge of how an injection-molding machine works and related hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Familiarity with ISO requirements and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and troubleshoot injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Document process changes and write maintenance/tool room work orders.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and communicate status to supervisors and operators.
• Operate auxiliary equipment and drive fork trucks as needed.

Skills

Injection molding knowledge

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electronics

Process troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

OPM 20 system

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

WHAT'S NEW WITH APTAR

We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago, WI: Process Technician, reporting to the Molding Room Manager. This position requires the ability to set up, adjust and troubleshoot operations of all injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Setups to include mechanical hookups as well as water, hydraulics and electrical hookups. Document process by writing Maintenance and Tool room work orders. Set processing parameter. Drive fork trucks. Communicate the status of the process to the operators and or supervisor. Be familiar with and operate auxiliary equipment, such as grinders, conveyors and closing machines. Clean and maintain equipment. Maintain the flow of quality of parts being produced, arrange work areas and setup auxiliary equipment as required.

THIS IS HOW YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS

• Setup and troubleshooting of injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Use of O.P.M. 20 system to troubleshoot process problems and documentation of any process changes.
• Use of production process change form if the adjustments that need to be made go outside the upper or lower control limits.
• Work with the process Engineer to establish the process control limits.
• Communicate any process changes to the operator/inspector so they can perform any inspection per I.S.O. requirements.
• Communicate the status of the machines and process's to the supervisor, operations and other technicians as needed.
• Perform daily housekeeping to provide a clean and safe work environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING ON THE JOURNEY

Education

• High School Diploma / GED Equivalent.

Experience

• Requires 2-5 years of work experience and knowledge of plastic and plastic processing.
• Requires knowledge of how an injection-molding machine works.
• Understand and have good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics.

Marginal Job Functions

• Maintenance of equipment
• Cleaning
• SMED Methodology

Non-Mandatory Job Qualifications

• Perform ratios
• Read blueprints

WHAT WE OFFER

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• An outstanding benefits package, which includes 401(k), vacation, medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance for you and optional for your dependents, LTD, STD, flex spending, pet care, auto & home, critical illness, and a wellness program.

Hours: 6:20p - 6:30a on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Air conditioned production floors + safety shoe subsidy

BE YOU. BE APTAR. Aptar is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.