**Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Plastics Process Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance, production, and quality of parts produced, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. This includes troubleshooting material loading systems, molding parameters, and automation systems, as well as optimizing the manufacturing process to minimize variation and maximize efficiency. **Shift** 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) 3rd shift (10pm-6am) **Responsibilities** + Oversee the performance, production, and quality of parts produced, including starting and stopping jobs and troubleshooting material loading systems. + Ensure parts are produced to BOM requirements. + Deploy process technology to minimize process variation and optimize manufacturing. + Improve machine efficiency through automation uptime and optimization. + Prepare and set up material blending and loading. + Perform mold start-ups using plastic fundamentals. + Maintain process guidelines through cycle times, E-Darts, clamp movement, etc. + Install, troubleshoot, and remove EOAT. + Pull and understand FPI/SA paperwork and process variances. + Complete all safety and company compliance training on time and according to schedule. + Provide production support, vacation coverage, and overtime changeover support as needed. **Essential Skills** + Previous pipe, tube, or sheet extrusion processing experience. + Understanding of material conveying systems, extruder functions, and plastic conveying through the extruder. + History of creating, recording, and utilizing in-process or setup documentation. + Experience training others. + Previous extruder/extrusion tooling experience. + Basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge. + Active involvement in Continuous Improvement and promotion of CI and 5S activities. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Deforest,WI. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 21, 2024. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.