Job Description
Job Description
Summary:
A Production Technician is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Completion of shift production and reporting paperwork
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Supervisor
- Meet quality specifications for all products produced
- Preform Preventive Maintenance on all equipment as needed
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
- Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively
- Maintain facility housekeeping
- Adhere to PLP product sampling schedule
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
- Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
- Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, certification requirements
- Perform tooling changeovers in an efficient manner
- Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- High school diploma or equivalent, desired
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
- Ability to operate heavy machinery
- Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within manufacturing environment
- Self-motivated and dependable
- Punctual with good attendance
- Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
- Must be able to perform repetitive motion, such as: walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, griping, and standing
- Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 12 continuous hours
- Ability to work in temperature extremes
- Clarity of vision and the ability to focus on a fast repetitious operation
Company DescriptionAt Pipeline Plastics, we are proud to be an industry leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, durable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe solutions for infrastructure and industrial applications. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, our team works to deliver reliable products that support communities across North America. We value integrity, safety, and collaboration, and we’re always looking for passionate individuals to grow with us and make a meaningful impact.
Company Description
At Pipeline Plastics, we are proud to be an industry leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, durable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe solutions for infrastructure and industrial applications. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, our team works to deliver reliable products that support communities across North America. We value integrity, safety, and collaboration, and we’re always looking for passionate individuals to grow with us and make a meaningful impact.