Polyester Resin Masterbatch Operations Manager – South Carolina

March 11th, 2010

Description
The

  • Plastic Extrusion Operations Manager
  • will lead the thermoplastic polyester resin masterbatch manufacturing operations for an growing company. In addition to leading the masterbatching operations, the Operations Manager will be responsible for; the twin scew extruders operation, chemical and equipment purchasing, and raw material and additive purchasing and negotiations.

    Requirements
    Must have practical extrusion experience on a twin-screw extruder with thermoplastic polyester and the ability to do a proactive purchasing including negotiation.

    The Operations Manager should have strong organizational ability, with the ability to force organizational and process changes, leadership skills and have knowledge of the masterbatch market for thermoplastic polyester.

    In addition to an annual salary in the $80,000 to $90,000 range the company offers competitive health benefits, relocation, and bonus potential.

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Thermoforming Tool Designer – Milwaukee, WI

    March 10th, 2010

    A heavy gauge custom and proprietary thermoforming company is searching for a Tooling Designer to design and develop thermoforming molds and to supervise moldroom technicians, in addition to:

  • Evaluating, scheduling and supervising toolroom activities to support needs of manufacturing
  • Designing, developing and integrating new fixtures and tools into production in a timely fashion
  • Serving as resource for set-up and trouble shooting of molding and trimming
  • Developing new tooling and cooling fixtures using Pro-E for all products
  • Being the primary internal design resource for other than proprietary products
  • When necessary, leading; Pilot runs, Pre-production runs, limited production builds, etc.
  • Responsible for evaluating manufacturing process for potential margin improvement
  • In addition to modern facilities and heavy gauge thermoforming equipment, the company offers an annual salary in the $55,000 to $70,000 range, competitive benefits (including health, profit sharing and a 401k), and a friendly team-oriented professional atmosphere. Relocation assistance is possible but the company would like to find someone already living in the Great Lakes area.

    Requirements
    The Thermoforming Tooling Designer must have an associates degree in a technical field or related equivalent heavy gauge thermoforming tooling designing experience using Pro-E or very similar design software and :

    £ 5 – 10 years of heavy gauge thermoforming experience
    £ Knowledge of heavy gauge thermoforming equipment
    £ Ability to program thermoforming and ancillary machines

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Lead Process Technician – Rockaway, NJ

    March 10th, 2010

      Description:

    A growing plastic thin wall injection molding company specializing in plastic dinnerware is searching for a first shift “hands-on” Lead Process Technician to coordinate plant operations, production and employee involvement. The company is looking for team motivator with thin wall injection molding experience using Husky Injection Molding Machines and SMED experience to improve productivity.

    In addition to a modern, growing molding facility, the company offers an annual salary in $40,000 to $55,000 range, competitive medical benefits, and relocation assistance.

      Requirements:

    Ability to motivate team members through strong people skills, with extensive hands-on knowledge of Husky molding equipment, mechanical maintenance, thin wall injection molding, basic hydraulics, robotics, gas assist and polymer science.

    Job Order: DPITPLPT

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Injection Molding Sales Representative – Northeast Corridor

    March 9th, 2010

    Description

    A company specializing in the injection molding of parts and components for medical manufacturing companies is searching for a Sales Representative to call on companies, such as; Medtronic, St Jude, Boston Scientific, etc. located in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic corridor.

    The Sales Representative will work out of their home, so the company is targeting salespeople already living in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic corridor.

    In addition to an annual salary in the $90,000 to $100,000 range the company offers very competitive benefits, the company offers a bonus and a car.

    Position Requirements
    Must have at least 5 years of experience selling injection molding services to the medical manufacturing industry.

    Prefer silicone/rubber injection molding sales experience and a four year degree.

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Injection Molding Maintenance Manager/Safety Coordinator – Vermont

    March 2nd, 2010

    Description
    A well established custom injection molding company providing plastic parts to the consumer, automotive, and medical industries is searching for a Maintenance Manager/Safety Coordinator to direct all injection molding machine, auxiliary equipment, and facility maintenance activities including; Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Equipment Calibration programs. The Maintenance Manager is also responsible for maintaining spare part inventories, janitorial services, and the Safety Committee.

    In addition to working in a modern work environment, the company offers an annual salary in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, very competitive Health Care Benefits, a 401(k) Plan with employee matching, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for approved courses and a relocation package.

    Requirements
    MUST HAVE SEVERAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE LEADING MAINTENANCE IN AN INJECTION MOLDING FACILITY AND HAVE;

  • An Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to two years technical apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpretation of documents such as blue prints, schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to apply appropriate mathematics principles necessary in maintenance preparation.
  • Mechanical aptitude and capacity to employ common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
  • Excellent organizational, planning and analytical skills; some knowledge of PC based computer software such as MS Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, and program management software.
  • Proven leadership skills to develop a team approach that will ensure quality, safety and productivity within the department and facility.
  • For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Rubber Molding Project Engineer – Minneapolis, MN

    February 24th, 2010

    Description
    A custom fabricator of plastic and rubber molded parts is searching for a Project Engineer to lead the production launch of new rubber parts, assemblies, and/or programs from early design concepts into production. The Project Engineer is responsible for the development of project timelines, budgets, action lists, checklists, and communication with company management and customers.
    Requirements
    Must have at least 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably molding plastics or rubber and a four year technical degree. Engineers already living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area or with strong ties to the area will be given priority consideration.

    In addition to a salary in the $60,000 to $75,000 range, the company offers competitive benefits and a modern work environment.

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Extrusion Blow Molding Supervisor – Dallas, TX

    February 23rd, 2010

    Description
    A manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers is searching for a Third Shift Supervisor to lead the third shift production group. The Third Shift Supervisor will be responsible for leading the extrusion blow molding operators, starting up equipment, and supporting the maintenance of tooling and machines, etc.

    Several Uniloy and Sterling extrusion blow molding machines are used to manufacture the plastic bottles and containers.

    In addition to an annual salary in the $45,000 to $50,000 range, the company offers competitive medical benefits, a 401k, and relocation assistance.

    Requirements
    Must have several years of experience supervising, operating, setting up and training others on the operation of extrusion blow molding will be considered for this position.

    Individuals with only injection blow molding experience will not be considered for the position

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Injection Molding Lead Tooling Maker – Hudson, NY

    February 22nd, 2010

    Description
    A long established full-service injection molder providing; mold design and tool making, injection molding and secondary operations, is searching for a Lead Toolmaker to lead its 3 person mold making toolroom. In addition to manufacturing proprietary fasteners the company builds precision custom-designed injection molds for standard and specialty fasteners, custom components, and shapes.

    In addition to an annual salary in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, the company offers very competitive, dental, medical, vision and other benefits, the company offers a 401k with 4% matching and a modern work environment in a beautiful area of New York.

    Requirements

  • Must have several years of experience build plastic injection molds and tooling
  • Must be able to operate CNC and EDM equipment
  • Must be able to lead others in the building and repair of molds for the plastic injection molding industry
  • For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Medical Injection Molding Quality Engineer – St. Paul, MN

    February 21st, 2010

      Description

    A custom injection molding company located in Wisconsin, a few miles southeast St. Paul, MN, wants to hire an Injection Molding Quality Engineer to support the medical molding operation. The Quality Engineer will focus on the medical and contaminate free molding business and will lead the site on quality issues and objectives. In addition, the Quality Engineer will coordinate local activities for measurement system design, participate in scrap reduction, cost reduction, process improvement activities, while maintaining a focus on ergonomic and safety issues. This is a very important and visible position responsible for the resource delegation to complete or maintain the following; ISO13485 certification, customer interaction, internal and external corrective actions and process improvement efforts.

    The company manufacturing facility is state-of-the-art with medical injection molding performed in Class 10,000 and Class 100,000 clean rooms.

      Requirements

    · Experience in project leadership / process improvement

    · Knowledge and experience in quality sciences

    · Customer interaction experience

    · Knowledge of ISO 13485 Certification

    · ASQ certification (CQE, CRE, CQM, etc.) is not required but highly desirable

    · 4 year BS degree in a technical/engineering discipline

    · 3 years quality systems experience in a medical manufacturing facility

    In addition to an annual salary in the $60,000 to $70,000 range the company offers very comptetitive benefits but no relocation assistance.

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Extrusion Blow Molding Technician – Dallas, TX

    February 3rd, 2010

    Description
    A manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers is searching for a Process Engineer or Technician to lead first shift process improvement efforts. The Process Engineer/Technician will be responsible for establishing extrusion blow molding processes, starting up new tooling, maintaining tooling and machines, etc.

    Several Uniloy and Sterling extrusion blow molding machines are used to manufacture the plastic bottles and containers.

    In addtion to an annual salary in the $50,000 to $60,000 range, the company offers comptetive medical benefits, and 401k, and relocation assistance.

    Requirements
    Must have several years of experience operating, setting up and training others on the operation of extrusion blow molding experience.

    Individuals with only injection blow molding experience will not be considered for the position.

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.