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R&D Pilot Plant Technician

TC Transcontinental
401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Menasha
271 River Street (Show on map)
Apr 18, 2025
R&D Pilot Plant Technician Create value at TC Transcontinental At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team. Transcontinental Packaging designs and manufactures a wide variety of functional multi-layer packaging films used in food, medical, and consumer markets. TC is known for innovative use of materials and manufacturing processes. The Reasearch and Development (R&D) group is located at the corporate R&D facilities (the ASTRA Center) in Menasha in northeast Wisconsin. The ASTRA Center includes the testing labs which provide advanced physical testing and chemical characterization of polymers, coatings, and foils and the structural combinations of these materials. It also includes a pilot facility providing a wide variety of services and capabilities for the R&D projects as feasibility and scale up potential is evaluated. The R&D group is currently looking for a Full-Time Plant Technician to assist operator with and/or perform machine set-up for orders, safely operate machine to target trial requirements, and troubleshoot machine(s) when it is down or not performing to standard. Expected to progress up to learn all equipment and roles to provide redundancy in knowledge of machine operation and technical experience. This position will support the ASTRA Center with supplemental responsibilities, such as roll doctor operation, small-scale pilot lines operation, material property testing, and inventory and warehouse management. We have been driving innovation since 1976. With over 8,000 employees and 41 production sites, TC Transcontinental is a leader in the packaging and printing industry, as well as the top French-language educational publishing group in North America. It is a company that takes care of its teams and where employees support each other. At TC Transcontinental, we lead the industry by cultivating a sense of belonging for all. When benefits really help you live better. Group Insurance (including health, life, disability, dental, and travel insurance) Paid maternity/paternity leave and educational reimbursement Immediately vested 401k with company match Supplier discounts on various products Regular full-time position Participatory management When your actions lead to success. Perform machine set-up to specifications outlined on the trial, safely operate machine, meet target material properties of trials, and trouble shoot machine. Resin handling: Blend resins, monitor hoppers and blend quantities, blend additional resins when needed, perform resin changeovers, direct/prompt additional blending. Material testing: Perform green off-line testing for material properties, such as COF, surface energy, basis weight, gauge, etc. Operate small-scale pilot lines, such as The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) lab line, etc. Warehouse: support shipping and receiving of material, maintain inventory system, transport material, etc. Complete and collect process paperwork, such as run condition printouts and offline testing documentation. Uphold all ethical standards associated with safety, quality and food safety policies and procedures within the facility, including the TC Transcontinental Code of Conduct and Values. Comply with all the standards that are followed in the TC Menasha plant, including, but not limited to - Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Continuous Improvement (CI), and any other processes established within the TC Menasha plant. Report all safety, quality, and food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Follow procedures for proper handling, labeling, storage, and use of various types of products within the plant or on company property. Participation and involvement in associated committees or activities is highly encouraged Other duties as assigned within the scope of the job title listed above When your expertise drives us. High school education. Possesses communication skills and basic computer skills. Tactful, mature, and able to get along with diverse personalities. Attention to detail. Ability to use basic tools, such as screwdriver, tape measure, etc. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to function effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to read and follow written instructions and accurately report results. Ability to properly and safely handle and use equipment and chemicals. Ability to learn and practice the company's quality and food safety systems. Flexibility to work overtime and change shift hours. When our contribution invents the future. A pillar in its various sectors of activity, TC Transcontinental inspires by its desire to create a responsible and united world. Its actions, particularly its commitment to the use of plastic, contribute to the protection of resources and the design of innovative products. Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.WeveGotItMade.com TC Transcontinental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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