Machine Operator-Compression Mold Blending (1509)

• Title:Machine Operator-Compression Mold Blending

• Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

• Location:Reading, PA

• Employment Type:Full time

Group Company:

• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) (http://www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp/english/index.html) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

Mix raw plastic components and additives by weight in a horizontal plow mixer. Operator will be tasked with create resin powder blend that supplies the rest of the department with material for molding operation. Operator will also start the process by weighing out post-blended powder into trays that determines the thickness of parts being molded.

Principal Accountabilities

• Cleaning & upkeep of blenders, granulators, Retsch sieve shaker, cone mill, Sweco shaker and drying ovens as required.

• Use & understanding of drying oven run sheets; molding run sheets; manufacturing orders.

• Blend, weigh out, and issue materials daily as needed to meet schedules for department production.

• Work with the scheduler/buyer to produce all Compression Molding blends or process other materials as necessary per SOP and weekly schedule to support CM production.

• Monthly cycle count inventory of all raw and blended materials.

• Inspection, post production finishing & proper movement of products and blends.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attending and participating Safety Huddles and Department Meetings

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Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Completion of required process and quality records.

• Production reporting using barcode system; access and use of SOPs, JSAs, Exhibits, and Control Plans on company intranet.

• Use of various hand and power tools and measuring equipment.

• Proficiency with both stand-up and walk-behind Fork trucks: OSHA license required.

• Support of Company, Quality, Safety/Housekeeping, and HR rules and Policies as applicable.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $22.02. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

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