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Paarlo Plastics, www.paarloplastics.com,  located in North Canton, is a quality custom blow molder of standard and engineering grade thermoplastic products,and has been serving the general industry market since 1981. 

We have a career opportunity available for a Process Technician/Mold Setter on  2nd and 3rd shift.  These are 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday. 2nd shift: 3:30-11:30 pm, 3rd Shift 11:30 pm - 7:30 am.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To maintain the production of blow molded parts on multiple machines at the optimal cycles, while meeting established quality standards and labor efficiency.

Essential Functions:

• Operates precision measuring equipment and interprets drawings.
• Performs mold and color changes to meet scheduling requirements
• Establishes/Records/Maintains machine process parameters to mold parts that meet quality specifications.
• Responsible for inspecting machinery to insure all safety features are working properly.
• Responsible for training associates on safe work practices, and insuring associates perform duties safely.
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Assigns and trains associates to perform job duties within established cycle times.
• Insure associates produce/pack high-quality parts meeting weight requirements and that are free of defects.
• Actively identify improvements in all areas including cycle time optimization direct labor efficiency, safety/housekeeping, and mold/color changes in a continuous improvement environment.
• Record production activities and provide end-of-shift reports to department manager.
• As a shift leader, provides day to day direction to direct and indirect labor associates.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Computer knowledge is necessary.
• Ability to interpret a variety of gauges and measurement instrumentation.
• Use reading and writing, adding and subtracting of whole numbers; direct reading of instruments and similar devices where interpretation is not required.
• Must obtain a tow motor license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Must show strong safety awareness and good housekeeping skills

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5-7 years prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years prior experience as a blow-molding process technician required.

Pay commensurate with experience, plus attendance bonus.  This is a  full- time position with medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits, paid holidays, vacation – and more!

Please apply in person at 7720 Tim Ave. NW, North Canton, Ohio, or email your resume to: Human Resources Manager at   brenicker@paarlo.com.