Technical Technician (Apprentice) at Republic Plastics in Alvarado, TX

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Safety First: This position will be working around mechanical machinery, electrical components, and operating equipment. General knowledge regarding basic safety, OSHA standards, and personal protective equipment is imperative. Continuous education and safety training will be provided on an ongoing basis.
• Mechanical Aptitude: This is an entry level position within our maintenance team and we intend to train the candidate; however, previous mechanical experience is necessary to be considered for this position. The ability to analyze and troubleshoot a vast

Experience And Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate). Equivalent experience may be substituted for educational requirement where associate demonstrates the necessary skills and capability. Experience in Plastics Industry is preferred.

Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge, including, but not limited to, the ability to use the company’s intranet, as well as production and maintenance and software, including analysis and entry of data as required.

Language Skills: The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write in English simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: The ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. The Associate must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The Associate will be exposed to high-pressure operating systems, including water, air, molten plastics, and VOCs. The Associate will be exposed to temperatures and atmospheric conditions typical of a manufacturing environment, including excessively warm or cold temperatures.

Comments: This is not an all-encompassing list, and other duties will be assigned as required. This position is a key position in the self-directed - teamwork driven production environment of American Film and Printing. An individual in the Maintenance Technician position will have to be dedicated, responsible, highly motivated, safety and quality conscience, and driven to exceed productivity and cost targets. The associate bonus program is driven by efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Company Core Values Within our manufacturing organization and in adherence to our corporate values, we will treat each other and anyone who enters our facility with the utmost respect and dignity. We will endeavor to excel at and hold each other to the following values in everything we do.

Safety – a commitment from each of us to follow rules and guidelines to ensure freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss.

Teamwork - each of us doing our part to support the overall goal, which is to increase the profitability of the company and its associates.

Accountability - the willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions.

Positive Attitude - a state of mind in relationship to our work environment and accomplishing our goals.

Quality/Excellence - the nature by which each of our products, service and interaction can be identified as good or worthy.

Integrity/Honesty - adhering to a high set of ethical standards, the unimpaired state of continual improvement personally and professionally.

Commitment - pledging oneself to the cause or goal