Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Up North Plastics, a division of Poly-America, is currently seeking Entry Level Manufacturing Engineers to join our team. Up North Plastics produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags, construction films, and geomembrane liners. Up North Plastics and Poly-America are also the most technologically advanced and largest recyclers and compounders of polyethylene in the world.

***Starting between $20.00-$24.00 per hour depending on experience***

Qualifications

Strong computer skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to change priorities quickly

Strong mechanical aptitude

Strong communication skills

College degree (associates or bachelors) a plus

Previous manufacturing experience a plus Responsibilities

Entry Level Manufacturing Engineers at Up North Plastics cross train in a number of different departments and positions. These employees will train in our production departments, quality lab, re-work department, shipping department, maintenance department, reprocessing department, as well as in our office. Entry Level Manufacturing Engineers will be required to operate production equipment, complete production paperwork, complete reports on the computer, monitor and check product quality,

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Record production downtime

Correctly complete paperwork

Monitor scrap rates

Operate production lines

Monitor and check film quality

Use lab equipment to check quality of products

Analyzing data and forming solutions to issues that may arise

Prepare for and assist in audits

Assist in setting up automation equipment

General maintenance on industrial and automation euipment

Assist in training in new employees

Additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management

Up North Plastics offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/Dental, paid vacations and holidays, ESST, and 401(K).