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Plastics Processing Engineer - Swing Shift
Location:
Burlington, WA
Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION Employer DescriptionLegend Brands, an industry leader and long standing, stable company, combines over 185 years of experience in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration.Position SummaryOperate rotational molding machinery, ancillary equipment, and tools in the fabrication of molded polyethylene components for industrial equipment applications.Please apply directly on our careers page - https://hcwx.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2Primary Responsibilities: * Develop Standard Work for all injection molding processes and support activities and help train leaders in each functional area. * Establish and maintain internal specifications and process documentation for injection molding processes and tooling ensuring processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees. * Justify and generate capital expense proposals and manage capital projects for new machinery, automation and tooling. * Drive continuous improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through team participation in tiered meetings and plant management processes to improve resource utilization, performance and quality. * Work to capture and report machine cycle data across all key injection molding equipment using Industry 4.0 concepts and an internal web-based OEE software platform. * Work closely with Product Development and Manufacturing to incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principals into all injection molded parts and assemblies. * Oversee specification, quotation and procurement of new or modified/repaired tooling. * Establish optimum machine cycle parameters for new or modified tooling and machine combinations. * Resolve technical tooling and process problems associated with both new and existing tooling. Hands-on technical resource for shop floor support when necessary. * Monitor and report issues with injection molds; make recommendations for refurbishment based on production factors such as cycles, process capability, and tooling history. * Serve as focal point for custom molding applications, providing customer quotations and technical support. * Facilitate and support facility and manufacturing safety, environment, and ergonomics efforts. Minimum Qualifications and Education RequirementsIn order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. * Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate, and shut down process related equipment. * Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing, and quality. * Ability to work independently on new process development as well as troubleshoot current production issues. * Self-starter able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation. * Ability to manage multiple start-up projects. * Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills. * experience with injection mold tool design including shrinkage factors, heat transfer, hot runners, core pulls, venting, gates and runners, draft angles, etc. * Hands-on experience teach-pendant programming and setting up robots for injection molding. Insert molding and automation cell integration experience a plus. * Ability to lead others; responsibility may include indirect supervision of injection molding support personnel. Education and Experience * B.S. degree in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required. * Must have a minimum of 5-7 years practical work experience in an injection molding machines between 75 and 2,500 tons. Hiring Range:Between $86,000 - $99,000 annually.Benefits:Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, leaves of absence, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more! Additional Considerations: * Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability * Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's * All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background screening * Accepting application through November 30, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as received and ongoing interviews will be conducted as necessary
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October 5 on Broadbean
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