IRONWOOD OPENINGS

We are proud of the safe and clean work environment provided at each of our facilities. Ironwood Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. If you require assistance filling out the application, please call 906-932-7508.

This position is located in Ironwood Michigan

No Experience Necessary!

Steady and Consistent Schedule!

Never Work Holidays!

New Shift Premium!

Ironwood Plastics is the place for you!

Want to be a part of a world class injection molding company? Enjoy working in an environment where respect, trust, good communication, teamwork and excellence is valued and where everyone is learning and involved?

WHO WE ARE:

Ironwood Plastics, a division of CTB Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is focused on delivering products that exceed expectations. We are proud to be IATF16949 certified. Our success and top market share comes from our exceptional quality and flexibility to change and implement systems specific to the customer needs or industry. Ironwood is a family-oriented company and has a long history going back 44 years. And, as a team member, you will play an integral role in our pursuit of World Class performance in these markets!

Our Vision: Inspired Engineering. Precision Results®

WHAT WE OFFER:

Exciting innovative, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules.

Challenging and progressive career development
Competitive salaries – this position comes with paid training and increases as you learn
Immediate participation in 401(k)
Profit Sharing
Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package with eligibility 30 days after you start
Best practice PTO policies and 10 paid holidays
Open communication

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Entry Level Product Inspectors will learn to run machines, visually and dimensionally inspect product, package product and problem solve. Each level of Product Inspector requires a higher level of understanding of these skills

ACCOUNTABILITIES IN THE ROLE:

Adheres to all company policies and procedures. All Quality Systems procedures and work instructions are consistently followed.
Visual Inspection of parts
Operate Presses in semi-operation mode
Ensure machines are cycling properly at the lowest possible cycle time.
Ensure materials needed at the press are stocked (Raw material, boxes, inserts, etc.), especially at shift change, without overstocking.
Clean up of work areas
Ensure that support personnel are notified of problems/questions
Communicate all problems to on-coming personnel
Maintain job documentation
Dimensional checking of parts
Ensure proper inventory of parts (perform shift counts, minimize overruns)
Quick response to Machine Alarms/Repair
Assist other shift personnel as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Clear Penmanship
Good vision to spot defects
Good Hand to Eye Coordination/Dexterity
The training process is challenging and requires the ability to learn new skills
Able to use Microsoft products (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel). Able to effectively use company ERP system (IQMS) in areas that pertain to your responsibilities.

REPORTS TO:

Production Team Leader

CORE HOURS:

Ironwood Plastics offers three shifts, one to suit anyone’s needs! All shifts run Monday – Friday
Day Shift – 6:45 am to 3:15 pm
Afternoon Shift 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm ($1.50/hr shift premium offered)
Night Shift 10:45 pm to 7:15 am ($2.00/hr shift premium offered)

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

All shifts run Monday through Friday. You receive a 30 minute unpaid lunch and a 10 minute paid break.

DIRECT REPORTS:

There are no direct reports.

TRAVEL:

None

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT US TODAY! Email: Theresa.Turula@ironwood.com

Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apply Here

Click Apply Here to access our Online Application. Please UPLOAD your completed application, resume and other application documents provided in the area noted on the application page.

Assistance for application completion is available by contacting 906-932-7508.

This position is in Ironwood Michigan

Ironwood Plastics is the place for you!

WHO WE ARE:

Ironwood Plastics is a subsidiary of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, that prides itself on Leadership Through Innovation®. Founded in 1979, Ironwood is well established in the plastics industry with an emphasis on insert molding and engineered materials. Ironwood serves a diverse client base, including those in the automo-tive, electronics, industrial, medical and military industries. In order to continue our leadership in this market, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while serving essential industries. We hope you will join us in this journey! We are proud to be IATF16949 certified. Our success and top market share comes from our exceptional quality and flexibility to change and implement systems specific to the customer needs or industry. Ironwood is a family-oriented company and has a long history going back 44 years. And, as a team member, you will play an integral role in our pursuit of World Class performance in these markets!

Our Vision: Inspired Engineering. Precision Results®

What You Will Accomplish:

As the New Product Introduction Quality Engineer, you will plan, coordinate, and implement the inspection and submission of custom injection molded products to our customers, from kickoff through production approval to ensure internal/external customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do:

• Program advanced measuring equipment to generate First Article Inspection information.
• Perform First Article Inspection utilizing standard quality measuring equipment.
• Implement and oversee the APQP process, including PFMEAs, detailed inspection & control plans, and final submission.
• Advocate and lead the execution of quality activities throughout the process development, verification, validation, design transfer, and release phases – ensuring compliance to regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with other quality functions and report product risks through stage gates.
• Provide technical advice to other team members to resolve quality related issues or problems.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Associates Degree in Quality Engineering, Quality Management, or related field; Will consider combination of education/experience
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in quality-related field; Automotive industry preferred; Plastic Injec-tion Molding experience a plus
• Certification(s): n/a
• Functional Skills: Experience with Mechanical Measurement techniques; exceptionally detailed, analyti-cal, and thorough; Strong mathematic, algebra, and statistical skills; Solid understanding of PFMEAs and APQP; Strong problem-solving experience. Measurement equipment (CMM, Smartscope) programming experience a plus but will train the right person.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Excellent Microsoft Office experience; ERP experience highly preferred
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership/Behaviors: Strong collaboration and influencing skills; Excellent work ethic; Someone who leads by example; Someone who takes initiative, is comfortable working independently, and is forward thinking.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Professional in appearance, customer-focused, intuitive thinker who can take a vision and successfully facilitate a plan of execution.

Other Important Information:

Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.

Reports To: Quality Manager

Core Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm (schedule can be flexible; will work around 9 hours within this timeframe)

Typical Work Week: M-F; some weekends required; 45 hours a week on average

Direct Reports: None

Work Conditions: Primarily an office environment with regular visits to Manufacturing environments.

Travel: Ability to travel to the Two Rivers, WI facility to support new launch activities as required (estimated visits 1-2 per quarter but depends on assigned projects). Also, will travel to customers and selected vendors to sup-port quality related activities, once or twice yearly.

Have other questions? Contact Us!

Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apply Here

Click Apply Here to access our Online Application. Please UPLOAD your completed application, resume and other application documents provided in the area noted on the application page.

Assistance for application completion is available by contacting 906-932-7508.

Have a Question – Ask Theresa

Human Resource Manager

E theresa.turula@ironwood.com

COMPANY CULTURE

At Ironwood Plastics, we’re more than just a team, we’re family. We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and quality products, and that is reflected in our culture. From celebrating a job well done, to celebrating an anniversary milestone, and even partaking in donation drives for local charities, our teams embody the Ironwood spirit.

SEE WHAT IRONWOOD, MI HAS TO OFFER

Work in an environment rich in history as well as never-ending activities. Ironwood and the local area are home to a natural landscape of unsurpassed four-season recreational beauty. Four ski resorts within a 10-mile radius, hundreds of miles of trails, and many cultural and historic attractions are just a few of the reasons residents love to call Ironwood their home. Downtown Ironwood is also bustling with historic buildings, parks, retail shops, office space and artist studios, which is why there’s never a dull moment in Ironwood!

Click here for more information about all that Ironwood offers.