Plastics Processing Technician

Parkinson Technologies, Inc.
Woonsocket, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2024

We are actively recruiting an individual with mechanical and communications skills for a position as a Plastics Processing Technician. The successful candidate works in a team to assist customers in conducting plastic processing trials at our state-of-the-art plastics orientation laboratory.

Responsibilities of the Position:

  • Setup and configure pilot line machinery and related equipment for specific trials
  • Operate the plastics extrusion, stretching, and winding machinery and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • Work closely with customers to demonstrate and optimize processing parameters of the machinery and equipment to help them achieve their specific trial goals
  • Monitor status of machinery and equipment during runs, and react as required to minimize process disruptions
  • Take measurements/readings and record appropriate operating data during each run
  • Assist in ensuring that required facility supplies and customer materials are available when needed
  • Assist in coordinating receipt, unpacking/repacking, and shipment of customer materials
  • Perform maintenance on the machinery and equipment as directed
  • Work closely with management to assist sales personnel in establishing specifications for machinery required to meet customer needs
  • Provide feedback of information learned from customers, such as timing of possible orders, specific questions and/or concerns, competitive information, etc.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma (career college or vocational/technical school preferred)
  • Mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn on the job
  • General computer literacy
  • Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Good communication skills

Please send your résumé and cover letter via email to humanresources@parkinsontechnologies.com and indicate “Plastics Processing Technician” in the email’s subject.

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