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.