Thermoplastic Production Technician West Houston Job Listing at Kelly Services in Katy, TX (Job ID 9461831)

Description

Kelly Science & Clinical is currently seeking candidates for a Thermoplastic Production Technican position at the R&D facility of a chemical company in West Houston.  The main responsibility of the position is to setup, operate, and troubleshoot polymer processing equipment in support of product development, application development, and technical service.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment including extruder, compounder, injection molding machine, film line, roll mill, hot press, etc.
• Propose and/or implement equipment modifications based on type of polymer material used
• Prepare testing specimen with appropriate methods and equipment
• Conduct lab tests on a wide range of samples utilizing a variety of methods
• Report testing data to senior scientists and engineers
• Keep lab procedures up to date, write new procedures as required
• Maintain housekeeping of application workshop

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 8 years of experience with extruders, injection molders, and/of film line
• BS degree in Polymer Science or related field with 3 years of experience in thermoplastic polymer processing
• Good mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred
• Ability to set goals and identify the processes necessary to accomplish them
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments
• Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions and safety procedures
• Good communications skills including the ability to clearly communicate to all levels of the organization
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and the ability to learn advanced software

This is a temp to hire position with a Monday-Friday day shift work schedule. Salary is commensurate upon level of education and applicable experience. If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume for immediate consideration. #P1

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