Trimming

Manitowoc, WI

Full Time (1st and 3rd Shift)

Move Fast. Think Sharp. Be a Ninja.

Why join our Ninja squad? 

At Redline Plastics, we don’t just hire employees—we recruit Ninjas who thrive in a fast-moving, hands-on environment. If you like staying active, solving problems, and working with a team that delivers WOW, this is the job for you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Amazing Teammates: Our Ninjas are the best! We listen, adapt, and push ourselves to be better every day—shutting up and listening when needed and engaging in radical candor when it matters. No jackasses!

• Work = Fun:  We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
• Bonuses? Yes Please!: Crush your goals like a ninja and get rewarded!
• Awesome Benefits:
  • 80hrs prorated vacation your 1st year – You can buy extra vacation days!!! / Get paid to recruit a Ninja / Onsite Nurse / Medical Insurance (with HSA) / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance / Short & Long Term Disability / 401k / Paid Holidays / Critical Illness / Accident Insurance / EAP / Gym Membership Reimbursement

The primary result expected from this position is to trim, flame, and deburr plastic parts. The Plastics Trimmer will monitor the quality of the plastic parts after they are molded to ensure there are no defects and trim the plastics parts to quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects and reviews plastic parts right after they are molded
• Uses a variety of hand tools and power equipment to meet part standards
• Demonstrates the proper usage and safety of hand tools
• Properly identifies and prevents defective parts from being used
• Ensures that parts are in accordance with customer and quality specifications, while maintaining an appropriate production pace

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

COMPETENCIES:

• Able to perform critical thinking and complex problem-solving
• Able to work independently, be a self-starter and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and able to retain and follow detailed work instructions
• Able to detect and communicate molding defects efficiently and effectively
• Able to work through difficult and complex situations without becoming frustrated
• Shows moral courage, integrity, openness, and honesty in all dealings
• Able to perform simple math and measurements
• Able to create and maintain accurate production records

PREFERRED and REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Experience and/or Training: Prior rotational molding experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates: No requirements

Technology/Computer Equipment: Ability to utilize computer platforms to access work instructions

PHYSICAL and MENTAL DEMANDS:

• This position is frequently required to stand and walk
• It is necessary for this position to occasionally climb stairs throughout the day
• Occasional stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, or reaching above the shoulders may be required
• 10 to 20 lbs. frequent lifting
• 20 to 40 lbs. occasional lifting
• Manual dexterity is required to perform normal day to day functions
• Must always demonstrate patience in order to successfully work through frustrating challenges and present oneself in a calm professional manner
• Must have the ability to work with and around others
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The main working environment for this position is the standard manufacturing plant environment.

The plant environment is climate controlled in some areas, however, may include exposure to heat, cold, noise and odors.  Personal protective equipment is required in appropriate areas. There may also be intermittent exposure to fumes, moving mechanical parts and tool vibration.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual would encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.