The successful candidate will be safety-focused, mechanically inclined, coachable, and committed to continuous improvement while working in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Start up, monitor, and optimize production equipment
• Troubleshoot machine, process, material, and quality issues
• Perform process adjustments to improve efficiency and product quality
• Conduct test runs and verify machine performance
• Support machine changeovers and insert changes
• Collaborate with operators, material handlers, maintenance personnel, and supervisors
• Identify equipment issues and recommend repairs or replacement parts
• Assist with reducing downtime, scrap, and production bottlenecks
• Maintain accurate records of machine performance and process adjustments
• Ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards

Schedule & Pay

• Pay: Starting at $25.00/hour, based on experience
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of plastics manufacturing experience
• Previous experience as a Process Technician, Molding Technician, Setup Technician, or similar role
• Experience troubleshooting molding machines and manufacturing processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of machine startup procedures, process adjustments, and production optimization
• Experience identifying and resolving quality concerns
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Adaptable, coachable, and willing to learn new processes and technologies
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment components weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work safely around industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Relocation assistance available
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Stable, long-term employment with an industry-leading manufacturer
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

Why Work With Express?

Express Employment Professionals connects qualified candidates with top employers throughout South Georgia. We are committed to helping individuals find rewarding career opportunities that match their skills and goals.

Apply Today

If you have 5+ years of plastics manufacturing experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, and a passion for improving production performance, we encourage you to apply today for this exciting direct hire opportunity in Valdosta, GA.

Call Express Employment Professionals at 229-242-1199 or apply online today at expresspros.com/valdostaga