Manufacturing Associate - Plastics

As a Manufacturing Associate at our plastics division, your daily responsibilities will include operating and monitoring production equipment, assisting in the setup and calibration of machinery, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. You'll also be actively involved in managing chemical processes and collaborating with the Quality Control team to address product deviations.

For the Manufacturing Associate position in Hunt Valley, MD, you’ll need a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, specifically in plastics. Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and knowledge of plastic processing equipment are also crucial for success in this role.

The Manufacturing Associate plays a vital role in enhancing production efficiency by monitoring and adjusting chemical processes, conducting tests on product quality, and identifying areas for process improvement. Your proactive approach to troubleshooting and maintaining automated systems will aid in optimizing operations and minimizing waste.

The salary range for a Manufacturing Associate in our plastics production team is between $60,000 and $70,000 per year. This competitive salary reflects the expertise and experience needed for the position, as well as the importance of the role within our team.

Safety is a top priority for us at the plastics production facility. Manufacturing Associates are required to adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and following regulatory compliance standards. Regular safety training and meetings ensure everyone is informed and engaged in maintaining a safe working environment.

In answering this question, detail your hands-on experience with PLCs, including specific systems you've worked with. Mention any troubleshooting or maintenance work you've done and how it’s contributed to your overall understanding of automated manufacturing processes.

When responding, discuss your familiarity with safety protocols, your commitment to maintaining a clean workspace, and any training you've undergone. Highlight how you actively participate in safety meetings and encourage coworkers to adhere to safety practices.

Explain your approach to identifying issues, documenting deviations, and working collaboratively with the Quality Control team to implement corrective actions. Provide specific examples of previous experiences to illustrate your problem-solving skills.

List the types of equipment you've worked with, such as injection molding and extrusion machines. Emphasize your hands-on experience and any specific accomplishments you achieved while operating these machines.

Talk about your ability to assess urgency and importance in your workload. Share an example of a time when you successfully managed competing priorities, focusing on communication and flexibility in your approach.

Provide a detailed account of a specific challenge you've faced with machinery, your diagnostic process, the solution you implemented, and the outcome. Emphasize your technical knowledge and approach to problem-solving.

Discuss any hands-on experience in testing, your understanding of relevant testing protocols, and how you’ve collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure product consistency. Provide examples of how your testing has contributed to product quality.

Share your strategies for personal and professional development, such as setting personal goals, seeking feedback, and collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement. Highlight your passion for refining processes and achieving excellence.

Articulate the importance of teamwork in achieving common goals, maintaining safety, and ensuring quality production. Provide examples from your past experience where effective collaboration led to significant outcomes.

Describe specific instances where you identified inefficiencies in production processes, the solutions you proposed, and the impact those changes had on overall productivity and quality assurance. Show your initiative and results-driven mindset.