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Plastic Industry Forum - Converse with Plastics Processing Leaders
 2012-02-07T09:05:08Z /plastic-industry-forum/article1101.htm Project Engineer, Entry Level PRD, Inc. 2012-02-07T09:05:08Z 2012-02-07T09:05:08Z PRD, Inc located in Springville, IN is looking for a Project Engineer. This is an entry-level position with great opportunity for hands-on experience. Education and/or experience in injection molding and plastics desired. Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to the HR & Purchasing Manager at [email]Sarah.LaRue@prd-inc.com.[/email] No phone calls please. Position: Project Engineer Reports To: Engineering & Technical Sales Manager Status: Full Time FLSA: Salary, Exempt Job Purpose: Manage new product projects from conception to production working directly with customers, internal and external suppliers. Expectations:  Adhere to PRD, Inc policies and procedures  Demonstrate flexible, efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload  Meet department and company productivity standards Essential Duties:  Manage new projects from concept to production as assigned.  Collaborate directly with customer and sales department on design and quotation  Facilitate product launch including: o Create a project file o Create a production plan o Confirm material availability o Oversee tooling launch including creating purchase order, verifying lead times and lay out o Verify and negotiate quality requirements with customer o Oversee first shots and tool qualification o Initiate sample request o Coordinate PPAP requirements and negotiate any deviations with customer o Obtain written approval/qualification from customer  Provide management with regular project status summaries  Other duties as assigned Experience, Education & Licensure: BS Degree in Engineering and/or Technology related field. Plastics Technology concentration and/or knowledge a plus. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, outside suppliers and customers both in writing and verbally. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential. Working knowledge of CAD is required. Previous experience with Microsoft Project is a plus, becoming proficient is required. Negotiation skills are necessary. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Exposure to moving mechanical parts and other machinery is likely. Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to convey the general nature and scope of the work being performed by the employee in this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. /plastic-industry-forum/article1100.htm NAS Regrind available 9245 lbs IN-PLAS 2012-02-06T08:46:48Z 2012-02-06T08:46:48Z NAS 9030 NMIXR: NAS90/KR03 MIXED COLOR REGRIND 9,245 pounds Please call Greg Winans Inplas Recycling 513-382-5490 /plastic-industry-forum/article1098.htm Haitain Molding Machines Dorel Juvenile Group 2012-02-06T07:20:41Z 2012-02-01T06:44:15Z I know that Larry Gladden of Genesis Plastics & Engr.,LLC. performed a great deal of research on these machine types about one year ago. You might want to give him a call or email: Larry Gladden Operations Manager Genesis Plastics & Engr., LLC. Scottsburg, IN 47170 Phone: 812-752-6742x233 [email]lgladden@genesisllc.com[/email] Troy Nix /plastic-industry-forum/article1099.htm Delrin 500P/Delrin 500PE Samples Sabin Corporation 2012-02-01T09:27:41Z 2012-02-01T09:27:41Z I am looking for samples of molded parts made from Delrin 500P or Delrin 500PE molded within the following timeframe; January 2009-January 2011. First preference is Natural, but parts made from colored material acceptable as well. Please send an e-mail to [email]Scott.Philhower@CookPolymer.com[/email] if you have any samples. Thanks, Scott Scott Philhower /plastic-industry-forum/article1097.htm Lead ADTS Specialists PolyOne 2012-01-31T03:52:26Z 2012-01-31T03:52:26Z PolyOne Corporation a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and Solutions Company with sales of over $2 billion. We offer a competitive salary, incentive and benefit plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts and 401(k). For more information about PolyOne visit www.polyone.com. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Lead ADTS Specialist works with the customer in conjunction with the field sales, marketing, technology and manufacturing in order to provide specialized materials, services and solutions to help the customer successfully maintain and grow their business profitably. This includes the investigation and resolution of technical customer-related issues, the identification and delineation of new technical opportunities and the technical ownership of projects to achieve these through the utilization and coordination of all the PolyOne resources. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides customer technical support for customers within a specified geography/customer/market area. Responsible for developing an in-depth knowledge of the customer’s operation, PolyOne's extensive product offering and the expert processing of same. • Identify technical opportunities with the customer which will ultimately grow the business profitably for both parties. Champion these projects internally. Be the voice of the customer. • Technical lead for customer complaints. Works together with the customer and the internal support groups to resolve all customer complaint activities and to communicate the outcome to the customer. • Attends molding trials, business meetings, customer DOE, OEM/customer reviews. • Develops and maintains customer relationships that promote the well-being of PolyOne and the customer by creating and maintaining methods, practices and recommending products/services to better serve PolyOne's customers. • Member of the in-field customer team of technical service/sales/marketing • Develops in-depth understanding of the PolyOne business and economics since will be an active partner at the customer during new product and new market discussions REQUIRED SKILLS: • Requires strong working knowledge of molding and mold design/tooling including processing, troubleshooting and preliminary design assistance. • Must be able to gain a thorough understanding and knowledge of PolyOne’s products. • Ability to actively listen to customer and plant opportunities, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner. • Ability to ask probing questions to truly understand product and market opportunities and to convey these customer technical requirements back to the internal organization in order to develop an approach and to implement a project which will be successful. • Able to handle large quantities of projects and efficiently multi-task. •Strong project management skills •Knowledge of statistical design techniques such as DOE for improved effectiveness at the customer during the running of trials •Strong team player able to work and communicate across all functions within PolyOne • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products • Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. • PVC experience is highly preferred REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, such as engineering or chemistry is strongly preferred. • If degreed, candidate must possess at least five year's of related experience in a lab, manufacturing or technical support position. • Experience with direct customer interaction • In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of ten years of equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment providing direct customer technical assistance is required. To submit your Resume and Salary history you must apply to [url]http://careers.polyone.comPolyOne[/url] Corporation is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or Vietnam veteran status. /plastic-industry-forum/article1096.htm Excess Materials for Sale - PA66 BLK & PA GF15% BLK (PPA) PLASTIC MOLDING TECHNOLOGY INC 2012-01-27T06:28:17Z 2012-01-27T06:28:17Z Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing the following materials: 1,102 lbs - PA66 Blk - Solutia Vydyne VK14FY01-R543H 551 lbs - PA GF15% Blk - Zytel HTN FR52G15BL Margie Robles (915) 593-6922 ext.14 or Sam Alvarado (915) 593-6922 ext. 34 or (915) 525-3704 /plastic-industry-forum/article1088.htm Need MUD Frame 08/09 UF321 PTG Silicones 2012-01-27T03:19:03Z 2012-01-18T03:00:20Z I wanted to let everyone know, that Brendan has found his MUD Base. Sean, we all appreciate you replying to this posting! Troy Nix /plastic-industry-forum/article1095.htm Experimental PF 511 with Brightner Integrity Plastics 2012-01-27T01:42:57Z 2012-01-27T01:42:57Z In 2010 / 2011 the Bassel manufactured a PF 511 with brightner additive to be used for molders to sample. It was run under the experimental name X11722-51-1. We are looking to see if anyone has any of this material available for us to use in sampling. If you can help us please contact B Morgan at [email]bmorgan@integrityplastics.com[/email] /plastic-industry-forum/article1094.htm Mold Die needed Decatur Plastic Products, Inc. 2012-01-25T03:41:14Z 2012-01-25T03:41:14Z Currently Decatur Plastic Products is looking for a Mold die that can produce a plastic tote. The size is a 23 3/8" Long x 22" wide x 11" tall or bigger. Smaller is not an option. We would like to purchase this die to produce these totes for backup purposes when we run-out of the regular pack for our customers. Please submit an email to Mark Collins @ [email]markc@decaturplastics.com[/email] if you have a die for sale Thank you. Mark Collins /plastic-industry-forum/article1093.htm Color Concentrates for Sale Infinity CleanRoom Solutions 2012-01-24T03:28:25Z 2012-01-24T03:28:25Z We have the following concentrates for sale with certs. If interested, please contact Sandy Baker at 812-831-5147. Material on Hand Part # Description Quantity PL800-026 RTP 199X88901 Z Natural 235 CC800-401 Teknor 43234HCP Lt Blue 290c 26 CC800-402 Teknor 43235HCP Blue 300c 52.5 CC800-403 Teknor 16017HCP Purple 47 CC800-501 Teknor 52556HCP Green 29 CC800-701 Teknor 81637HCP Yellow 109c 33 Sorry for the messed up table. Scott Titzer