Department: Maintenance

Plant Location: Wapello, Iowa

Pay Range ($26 – $32/hr) ***Depending on Experience***

Shift:    3rd –  10:30pm – 7am 

Job Description:

Responsible for in-depth troubleshooting and the repair, maintenance, and adjustment of all industrial production machinery and processing equipment, secondary trim equipment, mold shop machines and equipment, material handling and transfer equipment and building systems.  Must have the ability to recognize defects and possess problem-solving skills.  Responsible for the fabrication and installation of new and used machinery and equipment.  Observes mechanical devices in operation to locate source of trouble.  Inspects new parts to detect imperfections and used parts to determine reason for failure and/or necessary changes in dimensional requirements.  Repairs or replaces defective parts as necessary.  Responsible to insure proper compliance to safety and lock-out regulations, codes, and operating requirements.  May direct the activities and training of Maintenance Helper Trainees, and Preventive Maintenance job classifications.  Performs other work as directed.

All applicants will be required to take a Maintenance Aptitude test that will check basic maintenance knowledge of the Specific Duties listed below.

Specific Duties

  1. Must be able to read and understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications
  2. Must have the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and install single and 3-phase electrical power, and controls circuits including 480 volt service using a digital multi-meter.
  3. Must have the ability to troubleshoot, install, and repair pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
  4. Ability to fabricate metal using an acetylene torch and MIG welding techniques a plus.
  5. Understanding of PLC’s, troubleshooting. Program Logic, Circuits, and drives a plus.
  6. Understanding of common plumbing practices a plus.
  7. Understanding of Thermoforming and/or Extrusion operational process a plus.

Backup

Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications

An A.S. Degree in a related field, or practical experience in industrial maintenance.

Supervision

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor

 

Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Wapello, Iowa

Shift:  2nd (2:30 pm – 1:00 am)

This person will train on 1st Shift until the 3 Shift Operation is in effect.

Job Description:

Directs daily production in the assigned cell, supervising hourly personnel. Must be knowledgeable of the machinery and equipment in the cell, and must be capable of operating such machines, including all safety precautions. Must be very familiar with the production process and must be knowledgeable of the company’s 6S and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Specific Duties

  1. Supervises thermoforming production in cells which may include machines such as rotaries, shuttles, inlines, CNC’s, stamp presses, and saws
  2. Meets production quantity goals according to schedule for the cell, and in accordance with established quality standards
  3. Closely monitors product cycle times and material scrap
  4. Detect and analyze production or quality concerns and discuss corrective action with the Shift or Assistant Shift Supervisor
  5. Reports and discusses any personnel issues or problems with the Asst. Shift Supervisor
  6. Engaged in the training and onboarding of all new team members to the area
  7. Monitor the condition of all assigned machinery and equipment and report deficiencies or needed repairs
  8. Responsible for accurate production record keeping and reporting

Backup

Qualified Operator or CNC Tech

Qualifications

A.S. degree or relevant experience in manufacturing. Must sustain exemplary attendance record.

Supervision

Report to the Shift Supervisor

 

Department: Extrusion

Plant Location: Wapello, IA

Pay Grade: $12.90-$15.42/hr

Shift: 2nd (12/22 thru approximately 3/23, shift is 2:30pm – 1am Monday – Thursday)

Once 3 shifts are established, shift will be 2:30pm – 11pm Monday – Friday

Job Description:

Responsible to insure that all trim and scrap is properly sorted and kept separated by color and chemical content prior to grinding and also during storage after being ground.  Insures maximum reusable yield from the scrap, which is generated from the production process through the regrind/salvage operations.  Insures correct weight in containers.  Performs other work as directed by Supervision. Must complete Work Keys testing requirements.

Specific Duties

  1. Place plastic scrap in proper grinder, using care not to commingle material or damage machine.
  2. Perform other tasks as per the Lead Scrap Grinder

Backup

Lead Scrap Grinder

Qualifications

Knowledge of material types and properties.  Must have valid forklift license.

Supervision

Reports to the Lead Scrap Grinder

 

Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Wapello, Iowa

Pay Grade: 4A ($17.51 – $19.40)

Shift:  2nd (12/22 thru approximately 3/23, shift is 2:30pm – 1am Monday – Thursday)

Once 3 shifts are established, shift will be 2:30pm – 11pm Monday – Friday

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for safely and efficiently setting up and lining out thermoforming machines.  Works in conjunction with a CNC Technician as part of a set up team.  Develops and streamlines new techniques for speeding up machine set ups.

Specific Duties

  1. Set up and line out forming machines to standard cycle time.
  2. Arrange secondary items in manufacturing cell per Manufacturing Plan.
  3. Complete Production Start Up paperwork properly.
  4. Train Operator Trainees on how to properly set up machines.
  5. Fill out required paperwork for set ups and daily production reporting
  6. Complete any other tasks as per Supervision.
  7. Perform standardized work per the Manufacturing Plan’s Process Methods.

Backup

Qualified Rotary/CNC Operator

Qualifications

A.S. degree or practical experience.

Supervision

Reports to the Shift Supervisor

 

Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Wapello, Iowa

Pay Grade: 4A ($16.51 – $18.43)

Shift:  2nd (12/22 thru approximately 3/23, shift is 2:30pm – 1am Monday – Thursday)

Once 3 shifts are established, shift will be 2:30pm – 11pm Monday – Friday

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for setting up and lining out CNC machines as accurately and efficiently as possible. Works in conjunction with the Forming Set Up Tech. Literacy in CNC operation and programming of five-axis and three-axis router machines is critical. Blue print reading and math skills are required. Must be able to read, monitor, and understand various measures, gauges, and instruments.

Specific Duties

  1. Responsible for setting up and lining out CNC machines
  2. Measure parts accurately and quickly.
  3. Make adjustments when needed
  4. Report problems to Set Up Manager
  5. Complete Production Startups
  6. Complete Set Up Feedback Report
  7. Completes any other work as directed by Supervision.
  8. Perform standardized work per the Manufacturing Plan’s Process Methods.

Backup

There are four CNC techs on each shift to function as backup.

Qualifications

A.S. degree or practical experience.

Supervision

Reports to the Shift Supervisor

 

Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Wapello, Iowa

Pay Grade: 4A ($16.51 – $18.43)

Shift: 2nd (12/22 thru approximately 3/23, shift is 2:30pm – 1am Monday – Thursday)

Once 3 shifts are established, shift will be 2:30pm – 11pm Monday – Friday

 

Job Description:

Must have mechanical ability and be able to read, monitor, and understand various measures, gauges, and instruments. Must safely set up and operate rotary thermoforming machines and route formed parts on CNC routing machines when necessary.  Must follow the Manufacturing Plan at all times.

Specific Duties

  1. Set up and operate Rotary thermoforming machines in a safe manner.
  2. Complete all necessary paperwork for set ups and production.
  3. Monitor quality of parts per Manufacturing Plan.
  4. Ensure machine is running at the standard cycle time.
  5. Make heat/timing adjustments as necessary.
  6. Safely load and unload CNC routing machines.
  7. Pack finished goods for shipment.
  8. Perform any other work as directed per Supervision.
  9. Perform standardized work per the Manufacturing Plan’s Process Methods.
  10. Record pertinent data in real time monitoring system (IQMS).

Qualifications

Practical experience in manufacturing

Supervision

Reports to the Cell Supervisor