Production Setup Technician- 2nd shift

P & P Industries Inc.; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

P&P Industries Inc. in Sterling, IL is seeking a production teammate responsible for setting up production lines and performing machine and auxiliary equipment setups for new products. You will support troubleshooting, maintain logs, and uphold Lean 5S practices while collaborating with maintenance and tool room teams.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in manufacturing, and familiarity with injection molding and ERP systems. Forklift/crane license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean facility experience preferred.
• Injection molding, machine operations, and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions and production schedules.
• MS Office and ERP systems proficiency.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Fork truck and crane operator license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for setup of assigned production lines.
• Perform machine setups including mold changes for new products.
• Set up auxiliary equipment including sonic welders and take-out robots.
• Support troubleshooting while machines operate.
• Maintain machine logbooks and Lean 5S protocols.
• Suggest setup improvements to maintenance and tool room.
• Interface with maintenance, tool room, and production teams.
• Demonstrate P&P Core Values and safe, on-time work ethic.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 2100 ENTERPRISE DR,Sterling, IL, 61081-8929,United States
• Base Pay $17.65 - $26.48 / Hour
• Other Compensation $0.75 / hour shift premium
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Duties / Responsibilities:

Accountable for set up of assigned production lines

Perform production machine setups including mold changes when work cell areas are changing to a new product

Perform setup of auxiliary equipment including sonic welders, etc

Perform setup of take out robots

Support troubleshooting activities while production machines are in operation

Maintain machine logbooks and Lean 5S protocols

Make recommendations to maintenance and tool room on setup improvements

Interface with maintenance, tool room, and production teams

Demonstrate P&P Core Values

Demonstrate Safe and On-Time work ethic; adhere to safety procedures at all times

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience working in a Lean facility preferred.

Demonstrated understanding of injection molding, machine operations, and continuous improvement methods

Demonstrated ability to read, understand and follow written work instructions and production schedules

Demonstrated basic ability with Microsoft Office Products and ERP systems

Demonstrated ability to maintain open communications and tenacious follow up

Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Licensed Fork Truck and Crane Operator preferred

Ability to sit, stand, bend/twist, work in high places, negotiate tight spaces, lift up to 55 lbs, travel throughout the facility, and differentiate between all colors

To review benefits information, please refer to The Benefits of Working at P&P