Job Description
Job Description
Aurora Material Solutions, a leader in polymer manufacturing, is seeking a dedicated Production Technician to join our growing team. If you have strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Batch & Blending Formulation: Assemble batches and operate all blenders per formulation sheets. Clean and load batches into blenders as assigned.
- Plastic Extrusion Line Operation:
- Set up, run, and monitor plastic extrusion lines to ensure consistent product flow and quality.
- Perform in-process inspections and continuously adjust machine settings to maintain optimal production rates.
- Troubleshoot and correct line stoppages or issues in real time to minimize downtime.
- Assist with startup, shutdown, and product changeover procedures according to established work instructions.
- Material Handling: Load and unload raw materials and finished products. Operate fork trucks and forklifts when necessary.
- Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain all machinery and work areas to ensure a safe, efficient production floor.
- Product Packaging: Package finished products according to specifications and complete all relevant documentation.
- Quality Assurance: Understand and follow all quality processes to guarantee production of high-quality materials. Maintain accurate batch and process records.
- Safety: Adhere to all safety guidelines and wear required PPE in a manufacturing environment.
- Collaboration: Communicate effectively with Shift Leads, team members, and other departments to support smooth production.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to operate forklifts and fork trucks.
- Previous experience with plastics extrusion or a similar manufacturing environment preferred.
- Proven attention to detail, initiative, and reliability.
- Ability to lift up to 70lbs without assistance.
- Willingness to work in a plant environment with varying temperatures, loud noises, and moving machinery.
Company DescriptionOUR MISSION: To be our customers’ first choice in polymer compound solutions, enabling their success through innovation and consistently delivering high-quality products with exceptional customer service.
We are known for manufacturing the highest quality advanced polymers, custom thermoplastics and compounds for a variety of applications in the building & construction, industrial, consumer, and electrical/electronic/wire & cable industries.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Safety 1st • Customer Focused • Entrepreneurially Driven
CORE VALUES:
RESPECT Operate in a spirit of cooperation and dignity.
INTEGRITY Be transparent, honest and ethical in all interactions.
TRUST Keep promises and commitments made to others.
RESOURCEFULNESS Demonstrate initiative when facing challenges or new opportunities.
IMPROVEMENT Maintain a mindset to continually enhance quality products and services.
TEAMWORK Know that we cannot achieve or provide great things alone.
Company Description
OUR MISSION: To be our customers’ first choice in polymer compound solutions, enabling their success through innovation and consistently delivering high-quality products with exceptional customer service.\r\n\r\nWe are known for manufacturing the highest quality advanced polymers, custom thermoplastics and compounds for a variety of applications in the building & construction, industrial, consumer, and electrical/electronic/wire & cable industries.\r\n\r\nGUIDING PRINCIPLES: Safety 1st • Customer Focused • Entrepreneurially Driven\r\n\r\nCORE VALUES: \r\nRESPECT Operate in a spirit of cooperation and dignity.\r\nINTEGRITY Be transparent, honest and ethical in all interactions.\r\nTRUST Keep promises and commitments made to others.\r\nRESOURCEFULNESS Demonstrate initiative when facing challenges or new opportunities.\r\nIMPROVEMENT Maintain a mindset to continually enhance quality products and services.\r\nTEAMWORK Know that we cannot achieve or provide great things alone.