Diversified Plastics Inc. - Career Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Work and live in beautiful Missoula, Montana! Diversified Plastics is a profitable, growing, privately held plastic manufacturer that has been in business over forty years. We are fortunate to have our business located in one of the most livable small cities in the United States. Proclaimed as the locale with the “best summer weather” in the United States by a prominent outdoor-oriented magazine, Missoula experiences warm summer days and cool nights. Outdoor activities are almost unlimited, including hiking, water sports, fishing, mountain biking, snow skiing, kayaking, and hunting to name just a few! Missoula is also home to the University of Montana.

Diversified Plastics is continuously reviewing our staffing needs and hiring the most qualified personnel we can locate. Experience in the plastic industry is highly desirable for positions in the sales and production departments. The company offers a broad range of employee benefit programs as part of our commitment to our staff. We are especially interested in machinists who are experienced with CNC machines and injection molding equipment. We also operate a urethane casting operation and are interested in applicants with experience in this discipline. In some instances, we will consider recent trade school graduates for entry level positions if you have training on equipment we operate.

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Current Positions Available:

Click on link below to apply today or fax us your information at 406-728-4074.

General Purpose:

To assist an assigned Regional Sales Manager with all daily sales and marketing duties. The primary tasks of this position are directly related to sales activities generated by the RSM, with the goal of collectively growing sales in the RSM’s designated territory. This individual is a direct extension/partner of the RSM and should possess the ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally.

Primary Duties:

1. Quotes

  • Process quotes
  • Obtain current material lead-time as needed
  • Collaborate with RSM regarding pricing structure
  • Store all applicable information in Q:Drive for access by PCC and reference for future use
  • Follow up weekly on all quotes over $1000.00 and track follow-up activity on a spreadsheet
  • Work with engineering on mold quotes, presenting and storing all applicable information required for order processing
  • KPI’s: Total quotes generated in territory, quote to order ratio, ISP vs. RSM quote ratio

2.  Sales Orders

  • Process orders
  • Confirm quoted pricing is correct
  • Confirm applicable drawings/revisions are correct
  • Confirm all parts ID’s and descriptions are correct
  • Participate in all facets of new injection tool sales from mold kick-off meeting thru first article approval and production run scheduling
  • KPI’s: ISP vs. RSM order ratio, increased sales in territory

3. Telemarketing

  • Contact new prospects acquired by the RSM via phone
  • Track telemarketing activity in a database
  • Communicate telemarketing information obtained to RSM for future follow-up and sales trip planning
  • Collaborate with RSM and Marketing Manager regarding sustainable and creative ways to market to new and existing customers
  • KPI’s: New contacts entered into mass email system, new prospect accounts added to M1, Active customers established in M1, restored dormant accounts.

4. Other

  • Travel as needed to assist RSM (e.g. trade shows, national sales meetings, etc.)
  • Host virtual meetings/tours on behalf of the RSM as needed
  • Host customers on site on behalf of RSM as needed
  • Participate in off-site activities with RSM with customers being hosted by DPI (e.g. dinners, fishing, etc.)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employer-Paid Health insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Essential Skills and Experience: Must have or develop (A) ability to estimate time and materials required for manufacture of product, (B) possess a working knowledge of mechanical function with emphasis on power transmission, (C) Good verbal and written communication skills, (D) problem-solving skills, (E) creativity, (F) basic computer skills, (G) service-oriented disposition, (H) positive sales ability with a “can do” attitude.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is completed in an office setting.  Employee is required to occasionally stand, sit, walk, use hands for typing, writing, handling papers and office equipment.  Must be able to see at close distance, talk, and hear.

Department: Production

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Requirements and Experience

  • Must be able to read engineering drawings
  • Must have Manual Machining, CNC Programming and Machining, and Welding skills
  • Must be able to build stamping dies, fixtures, and jigs as necessary for production

Job Hours and Availability

  • Full time – 40 hours/week
  • Day shift hours are Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Essential Functions

  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Frequent movements of hands, wrists and arms
  • Must be able to see objects less than a few feet in distance
  • Lift up to 75 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay starts at $22.00/hour, or more DOE
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employer-Paid Health insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

The Mechanical/Automation Engineer is responsible for part CAD drawings for sales, production, and R&D, and for product engineering and design. This includes the development of mold CAD drawings in coordination with our CAM software and CNC machining/molding departments, and assisting with Fab drawings. The engineer works closely with the GM, Operations Manager, and Toolmaker. Must display professional behaviors that promote a harmonious work environment, maintaining a respectful, courteous, and cooperative demeanor at all times with customers, vendors, and co-workers.

Primary Duties:

1. For the Sales department and customers

  • Develop part drawings
  • Assist with print reading, samples, and part design.
  • Update drawings and revisions for current document control.

2 For the Mold department

  • Analyze all specifications from customer quotes with the sales representative to help determine the best type of tool, mold materials, and part materials for customer.
    Determine if the tooling should be done in-house or outsourced.
  • Ensure accurate mold specifications.
  • Design mold.
  • Interface with CNC and Mold departments on CNC programming.
  • Be present at the set-up of the newly designed molds for production, as needed.
  • Follow-up with sales/customer on the initial prototype and during first production run for quality assurance.
  • Complete requisitions, obtain quotes and lead times for material and labor for molds.
  • Update old drawings and revisions for current document control.

3. For the Fab department

  • Assist Fab production with part drawings, layouts, jigs and fixture drawings.
  • Assist in CNC programming and layout as necessary.
  • Update old drawings and revisions for current document control.

4. Methods

  • Research and develop new methods of processing or tooling.
  • Determining faster and more efficient methods.
  • Improving part performance.
  • Finding ways to lower costs.

5. Quality Assurance

  • Understand and implement the Quality System Manual.
  • Work with customers to satisfy their quality expectation of our products
  • Respond to and complete customer compliance documents.
  • Problem-solve to find solutions to quality problems with DPI’s products and processes.
  • Work with personnel to correct quality problems.
  • Help implement method changes to improve quality of our products.
  • Track DPI’s quality standards through data entry, record-keeping, and resulting reports.
  • Manage quality processes such as RMAs, CARs, document control, and QC documents/inspections.
  • Conduct returns analysis annually and discuss trends with Operations Manager. Do this by product, customer, and type of complaint.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employer-Paid Health insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Essential Skills and Experience: Must have B.A. in Mechanical Engineering. Prefer training in Solidworks “Essentials” for 3D part drawings, 3-view drawing/drafting skills, and basic mold design. These trainings may be provided by DPI.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is completed in a quiet office. Employee is required to occasionally stand, sit, walk, use hands for typing, writing, handling papers and office equipment. Must be able to see at close distance, talk, and hear.

A leading manufacturer and distributor of plastic components offering a vast array of processes including injection molding, fabrication, and urethane casting is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for the production area of their Missoula plant. Preferred qualifications 3 years of experience with CNC machining, both programming and operating, as well as, 3 years of Mastercam experience. 4th and 5th axis knowledge preferred. Must be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and capable of learning new processes. Need to have a safety conscience attitude, ability to follow direction, and ability to work well in a team environment. Day shift hours are Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. while swing shift hours are Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 40 hours/week. Pay starts at $22.00 to $26.00 per/hour, or more depending on experience, plus an excellent benefit package. The swing shift offers an additional $2.00/hr shift differential. Additional benefits include employer paid health insurance.

**Note company application is required in addition to submitting a resume.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Stand for long periods of time; frequent movements of hands, wrists and arms; see objects less than a few feet in distance; lift up to 75 lbs., twist, bend.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $46,760.00 – $72,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employer-Paid Health insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Schedule

  • 10 hour shift
  • 4, 10’s

Experience

  • CNC Machining: 1 year (Preferred)

A leading manufacturer and distributor of plastic components offering a vast array of processes including injection molding, fabrication, and urethane casting is seeking an injection mold technician for the production area of their Missoula plant. Experience not required but preferred. Must be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and capable of learning new processes. Need to have a safety conscience attitude, ability to follow direction, and ability to work well in a team environment. Probable hours of work will be Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 40 hours/week. Pay starts at $19.00/hour with a shift differential of $2.00/hour, or more depending on experience, plus excellent benefit package. Additional benefit includes employer paid health insurance.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Stand for long periods of time; frequent movements of hands, wrists and arms; see objects less than a few feet in distance; lift up to 50 lbs., twist, bend.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $39,520.00 – $68,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employer-Paid Health insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Schedule

  • 10 hour shift
  • 4, 10’s

Experience

  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

 

Innovation is on the move. Join Us.

We are creative, engineering-minded problem solvers. And it shows. Diversified Plastics is a growing manufacturer of industrial plastic products located in Missoula, Montana. Our company is privately held and has been designing, fabricating, and molding plastic parts since 1976. Learn more about the benfits of working at DPI.

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