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Professional Plastics Fabricator in Loves Park, Illinois

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics. Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits. Position Summary: Operates manufacturing equipment and machine pieces to meet product specifications; ensures fabrication accuracy. Operates within all established safety, environmental, quality, operational and financial goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned. • Sets up fixtures and processes designs of new and existing parts • Cutting – Panel saw, table saw, band saw, trimming • Routing – Table and hand routers • Finishing – Sanding, shaping, buffing, polishing, flame polishing, joining • Forming – Drape forming, vacuum forming and line bending • Assembly – will include gluing and packaging • Maintains equipment to achieve production requirements • Maintains a safe and clean work environment; notifies management of any issues or concerns Minimum Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, the individual must have the following minimum qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of warehouse equipment, functions and processes • Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, saws and routers • Ability to skillfully and safely operate a forklift • Good working knowledge of warehouse data systems • Solid communication skills and inventory skills Education and Experience: Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent • 2-3 years’ experience in similar role • CNC certified preferred • Forklift certified preferred Physical Demands (Warehouse/Machine Shop): The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work Environment (Warehouse/Machine Shop): The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection. Benefits Package: • DailyPay Earned Wage Access • Medical • Dental • Vision • Flexible Spending Account • 401K Plan with Company Match • Basic Life and AD&D • Voluntary Life Insurance • Long Term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Morgan Stanley Financial Advice • Short Term Disability • Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity • MetLife Legal Plan • Norton LifeLock • United Pet Care Discount Program • LifeMart Employee Discounts Job Type: Full Time Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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