Production Team Coordinator

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

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Job Summary

Would you like to apply your skills in an innovative production facility? If so, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Team Coordinator! This position will be based out of our Extrusion plant located in Walla Walla, WA. Reporting to Shift Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the final product is aligned with the company’s quality standards which includes the reliability, usability, and performance of the product. The Team Coordinator should be knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures associated with the industry and company standards.

Position Offers

• Pay: $25.20 per hour
• The position is a Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits
• 8 paid holidays every calendar year
• Plant annual bonus program
• Work schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 10pm – 630am, with bi-weekly pay

Job Responsbilities

• Effectively leading, monitoring and managing a team from 3 - 5 personnel.
• Ability to collaborate with the Production Management Team and Supervisors.
• Participate and delegate duties to respective team members.
• Inspection activities that include using a PI table, micrometer and ovality gauges.
• Verifying the efficiency in performing the inspection and quality process including skin testing and impact testing
• Detection and assisting in the resolutions pertaining to the quality of the product.
• Ability to adjust the extrusion process including but not limited to, wall thickness, barrel and die temperatures, and diameter adjustments.
• Ability to maintain maintenance on the line, including but not limited to, the cleaning of vents.
• Ability to string product in the extrusion process.
• Ability to make all printer adjustments including but not limited to, adjustment of print and color changes.
• Run the INOEX systems which includes but not limited to, material changes and product adjustments.
• Ability to change straight product into belled product.
• Participate in the startup and shutdown of all lines.
• Participate in the change-over process of products.
• Ability to start-up a cell core line independently and all activities related to the process.
• Investigating any product deemed non-conforming.
• Monitor and maintain output and run conditions to specified standards.
• Complete accurate documentation and quality requirements.
• Other duties as delegated.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-4 years’ experience as Team Lead preferred.
• Experience working with PI table, Micrometer, and ovality gauges preferred.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent leading abilities, including but not limited to, interpersonal skills, time-management, and delegation skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Working conditions

• Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.
• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise levels and the use of sharp tools.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching up to 5%.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options.
• Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided.

IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com.