Job Description
Qualifications
quirementsMust be 18 year
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; or equivalent experience (4-5+ years of plastics e
xperience)Must have a valid driver
’s license
Technical experience with plastic injection molding required, along with hands-on experience with raw materials, mold set-up, and troubleshoot
Must be well
organized
Able to operate in a fast pace e
nvironmentBasic compu
ter skills
Effective communicator, both written and verbal; good visual skills and reasoni
Previous Lock Out/Tag Out experience i
ing on Day 1Quarterly B
Benefits
Target Pay: $23.07-
$31.73
BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Start
ing on Day 1Life Insurance (Company Paid and S
upplemental)401K with match – Start
aid Time OffEmployee Assist
ance ProgramShort and Long Term Disability (C
p; SchedulingAttendance Recogn
ition ProgramVoucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription S
ount ProgramsEmployee Referral & Retention
Bonus ProgramAdopti
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, shutting down and troubleshooting machines
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and enhance your technical skill
At the North Plant you will help manage machines that produce parts to support and complete products across the other manufacturing plants on campus of Cascade Engineering
This is an opportunity to thrive in an environment where you're on your feet and active, you are challenged through problem-solving while working with large-scale plastic molding press
Shift: 3rd Shift (11p – 7:10am Sunday – Thursday, and occasional overtime on Friday/Satu
ilitiesDay to day – Responsible for starting up and shutting down of plastic injection molding equipment
Conducting timely and accurate installations and removal of injection molds and dies
Assisting with troubleshooting of plastic injection molding p
resses
Troubleshooting – In this role, you will lean on your solid knowledge of plastics and communicate any equipment issues/breakdowns to maintenance
Troubleshoot molding defects such as flash and short shots and identify continuous improvement opportunities
You will have the opportunity to work in a team environment to diagnose, troubleshoot and solve complex issues dealing with robots, hot stamp technology and other tooling
Support - While working collaboratively with all levels of the team you will be responsible for offering support where needed
This could include cleaning hoppers, doing moisture checks and setting up dryers
You could be called upon to help with various mold changes, crane operation and color
Job description
Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too
!
Scope of Responsibili
tyCascade Engineering is currently hiring for the position of Process Technician Level 3. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, shutting down and troubleshooting machines. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and enhance your technical skill
s.
Come join this supportive, collaborative, dynamic team! At the North Plant you will help manage machines that produce parts to support and complete products across the other manufacturing plants on campus of Cascade Engineering. This is an opportunity to thrive in an environment where you're on your feet and active, you are challenged through problem-solving while working with large-scale plastic molding press
es.
Location: North Plant (5145 36th Street. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 4+
512)
Shift: 3rd Shift (11p – 7:10am Sunday – Thursday, and occasional overtime on Friday/Satu
rday)
Target Pay: $23.07-
$31.73
General Responsib
ilitiesDay to day – Responsible for starting up and shutting down of plastic injection molding equipment. Conducting timely and accurate installations and removal of injection molds and dies. Assisting with troubleshooting of plastic injection molding p
resses.
Troubleshooting – In this role, you will lean on your solid knowledge of plastics and communicate any equipment issues/breakdowns to maintenance. Troubleshoot molding defects such as flash and short shots and identify continuous improvement opportunities. You will have the opportunity to work in a team environment to diagnose, troubleshoot and solve complex issues dealing with robots, hot stamp technology and other tooling
issues.
Support - While working collaboratively with all levels of the team you will be responsible for offering support where needed. This could include cleaning hoppers, doing moisture checks and setting up dryers. You could be called upon to help with various mold changes, crane operation and color
changes.
Re
• quirementsMust be 18 year
• s or olderMust have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; or equivalent experience (4-5+ years of plastics e
• xperience)Must have a valid driver
• ’s licenseTechnical experience with plastic injection molding required, along with hands-on experience with raw materials, mold set-up, and troubleshoot
• ing skillsMust be well
• organizedAble to operate in a fast pace e
• nvironmentBasic compu
• ter skillsEffective communicator, both written and verbal; good visual skills and reasoni
ng ability
Preferre
• d EducationAssociates Degree in Plastics i
• s preferredPrevious Lock Out/Tag Out experience i
• s preferredPrior Overhead Chain and Crane i
• s preferredPrevious Routsis or Paulson training i
s prefer
• red
BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Start
• ing on Day 1Life Insurance (Company Paid and S
• upplemental)401K with match – Start
• ing on Day 1Quarterly B
• onus ProgramP
• aid Time OffEmployee Assist
• ance ProgramShort and Long Term Disability (C
ompan
• y Paid)
Pe
• rksWeekly PayFlexible Hours &am
• p; SchedulingAttendance Recogn
• ition ProgramVoucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription S
• afety GlassesEmployee Disc
• ount ProgramsEmployee Referral & Retention
• Bonus ProgramAdopti
• on AssistanceTuition
• ReimbursementFree Unifor
• ms / T-shirtsSmoking Cessation Products
and Programs
