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The 3D printing industry is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries in the world today and Polymaker is part of the momentum. Polymaker develops, produces and markets high value materials for 3D printing. Our company is growing rapidly and can be described as young, open and energetic.
Polymaker has been active in the US since 2013. We have built up a network of channel partners who serve end-users from all over the United States. Our end-users are hobbyists, professionals and industrial customers who 3D print high quality parts using our filaments.
From our 40,000 SF facility in Missouri City, TX, we currently manage the production, sales, marketing, planning, and distribution of 3D printing filament for the North America region.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Shift Lead is responsible for managing the Extrusion and Packaging work centers during an assigned shift. Work center personnel consist of extrusion operators, winding operators, and packagers.
POSITION TYPE
Full Time, Hourly
The Production Shift Lead reports directly to the Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Operation of all production equipment across both work centers
Operation of mobile equipment; including forklifts and pallet jacks
Material batch preparation for Extrusion work center
In-process quality checks for Extrusion work center
Work order and priority assignment for all work center personnel
Address labor, equipment, material, and quality issues during shift
Communicate and escalate issues to Plant Manager as required
Follow and enforce all process work instructions
Follow and enforce all company environmental, health, and safety standards
Inspect mobile equipment prior to the start of each shift
Stop work authority – STOPS all work if unsafe conditions are identified
Coordinate and lead end-of-shift cleanup plan
Generate work requests for technicians to repair identified equipment deficiencies
Generate and communicate shift pass-down to oncoming Production Shift Lead
Identify and communicate areas of improvement
Key Expectations:
12.5 Hour Shifts; from 3 – 4 shifts/week (alternating schedule)
Reliable transportation to and from the facility
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Walking, standing, bending, lifting, and reaching are normal expected movements during a shift
Previous experience working in a manufacturing or refinery facility
PC literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel, PC-based production order tracking system)
Capable of operating a forklift
0% travel required
Willingness to learn and teach others
Lead by example
Willingness to learn and adopt core values of the company
Preferred Experience and Background
Previous Lead or Supervisor experience
Previous plastic manufacturing experience
Multilingual (Mandarin Chinese or Spanish)
To learn more about Polymaker, please go to
www.polymaker.com
Linkedin.com/company/polymaker-3d
Compensation and Benefits
Employees at Polymaker LLC receive competitive compensation package and benefits including 401(k) matching, medical, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off.
Polymaker LLC (the US entity of Polymaker) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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