Lead Plastic Technician
Core
Lead a team of technicians to set up, monitor, and troubleshoot blow molding, injection molding, and extrusion machinery to ensure optimal production performance and quality.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Plastic Technician (Manufacturing)
Builds
High-performance plastic packaging components and finished goods
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Plastic molding
Required skills
Mechanical troubleshooting, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, plastics materials knowledge, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, process optimization, team leadership, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with OEE improvement, mold design feedback, data analysis for production trends
Technologies
PLCs, blow molding machines, injection molding machines, extrusion equipment, air compressors, chillers
Responsibilities
Lead daily production operations including machine setup, start-up, and troubleshooting; Perform preventive maintenance and moderate repairs; Troubleshoot complex process-related issues and lead root cause analysis; Optimize machine parameters to improve efficiency and reduce downtime; Train and advise junior technicians; Ensure quality compliance and safety protocols
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
