Plastics Specialist - Somersworth, NH

Velcro USA Inc, the industry leader in hook and loop fasteners in our Somersworth, NH facility is seeking Plastics Specialists who can facilitate and implement management objectives in departmental safety, overall task assignments, optimization of technical processes, administer training, mentoring, and procedural/environmental/safety compliance in a team environment.  Responsibilities include operating plastics extrusion and converting equipment in a safe and efficient manner.  Insure preparation, startup, operation, preventative maintenance of all manufacturing equipment, and insure the manufacture of quality products that meets or exceeds customer expectations.  Daily functions include functioning independently in an unsupervised environment accepting responsibility for product quality, safety, productivity, and process compliance. 

Institute that all extrusion and tooling equipment is kept in a safe and proper working condition.  Insure that all department activities are conducted safely and all safety concerns are addressed immediately. A willingness to train and mentor new personnel on safety, equipment, materials, quality, packaging, power lifts, procedures, and processes. Insure the accurate and defect free completion of scheduled tool builds, die preparation, and roll preparation.  Perform all extrusion line set ups, changeovers, start-ups, process optimization and continuous operation.  Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or quality issues concerning extrusion machinery, plastics processes, tooling, dies and rolls. Demonstrate a materials familiarity with plastics, metals, cleaning agents and lubricants.  Perform departmental preventative maintenance assignments.  Facilitate in the daily inventorying of all tooling, dies, rolls and all other extrusion equipment.  Comply with standard operating procedures, control plans, safety, and environmental procedures.  Assist management in procedural reviews, revisions, and establishment of new procedures.  Perform duties in compliance to Quality Standard ISO/TS 16949, and Environmental Standard ISO 14001.  Monitor and approve quality of work in process, semi finished, and finished products.  Participate in projects for 6S methods in cleanliness, organization, and safety.  Utilize Six Sigma /Lean tools to characterize and improve processes.  Maintain accuracy in production reporting, downtime, sampling, and data entry.  Interface, communicate and work directly with other departments including Maintenance, Supply chain, and Engineering to drive consistency and continuous improvement across all areas of the department.  Perform other duties assigned.

The successful candidate will have three years experience in plastic extrusion, manufacturing technology, and/or related experience.  A High school diploma or equivalent and/or a technical certificate in a related field are required.  Demonstrated ability to work within a team, and complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of ISO/TS 16969 and ISO14001, Word, Excel and with effective verbal and written skills is required.

Desired qualifications include:  Associates degree in a related technical field, five years experience in plastics process in a manufacturing environment, experience with manufacturing resource planning systems, Six Sigma certification at the Green Belt level, CPR/First Aid certification and experience with a power lift.

 

 

We offer a great work environment, competitive wages, and benefits that include a Flexible Benefits Program.  Options covering life, disability, flexible spending accounts, dental, and medical insurance including vision, allow you to choose the benefits that best suit your individual needs.  In addition, Velcro USA Inc. offers a 401(k) plan, pension plan, tuition assistance, vacation, holidays, wellness program, and an employee referral program. EOE/AA

 

To apply, please e-mail your resume/salary history attached as a WORD document to req11036@velcro.com   and type your name (last name, first name) in the subject line of the e-mail. Resumes will be taken until the position is filled.