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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 42 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.

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

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?

Ironwood Plastics is the place for you!

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 42 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
  • 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:

As a Mold Maker in training, you will learn to build, repair, enhance, and perform preventative maintenance on Injection Molds, Stamping Dies, End of Arm Tools, and components. This position will come with full training to grow into a Mold Maker. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES IN THE ROLE:

  • Must be able to trouble shoot production repair work orders
  • Safely operates all tool room equipment as required to build the molds or execute repairs.
  • Create purchase order for mold components and assign it to the correct job.
  • Accurately performs data entry in IQMS Time and Attendance and accurately creates and closes Work Orders.
  • Operate all machinery in a safe manner

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2- 3 years of experience with CNC Vertical Mill Machines and Master Cam software.
  • Must work as a team player.
  • Experience with Pro-E and EDM a plus but is not necessary. 

REPORTS TO: 

Tool Room Team Leader – Ironwood Division

CORE HOURS:

This will be an hourly day shift position.  Hours can be flexible.

TRAVEL:

None

If you are qualified for this position, please submit a complete resume to Theresa Turula at theresa.turula@ironwood.com or stop down and fill out an application. 1235 Wall Street, Ironwood Michigan.  Deadline to apply is APRIL 15, 2022.

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.

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 role is in Ironwood, Michigan. 

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 ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified.  Our success and top market share come 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 a long history going back 43 years. We take pride in serving the automotive, electronics, industrial, medical, and military industries.  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’ll Do:

As the Vice President & General Manager, you will research, develop, lead, and execute the Division’s strategies to drive short and long-term organization goals for profitable business growth and global brand value. 

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

  • Interfaces with key stakeholders to identify, develop, and lead short and long-term strategies that drive the Division’s success.
  • Explores new product opportunities and develops/leads short and long-term market strategies to expand the global reach and achieve long-term business objectives
  • Develops and manages direct Sales and Operational Key Performance Indicators, ensuring that continuous enhancement of products, quality, delivery, and cost containment objectives are met.
  • You will champion change management initiatives targeted towards the Mission, Vision, and Values, while engaging, developing, mentoring, and leading individual contributors to higher levels of performance.
  • You will participate and provide business and financial analysis on trends, opportunities, and overall Divisional direction to continually move the organization forward.

Position Requirements:

  • Education: A BS degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field; with proven leadership and management expertise.
  • Experience: 7+ years of progressive senior business and leadership experience within a mid- to large size manufacturing organization, selling industrial products directly or through channel sales.  Prefer background in injection molding, including acquiring, manufacturing and/or maintenance of tooling, and sourcing / maintaining supplies of appropriate / specified resins.  Exposure to and experience working with Engineering is critical.  Experience in or with automotive and/or automotive components industries helpful, as is with the industrial, military and/or medical device fields
  • Functional Skills:  Excellent strategic, organizational planning and executing skills; strong analytical skills with financial planning/cost containment experience; experience in formulizing and leading Key Performance Indicators and contingency plans that will drive the business is also important.  Strong experience in costing and product pricing required.  Strong sales and contract negotiation skills also important.
  • Technology Aptitude/Skills: Excellent Microsoft Office Skillset; ability to learn and use ERP and other in-house developed data systems is required. IQMS experience highly preferred.
  • Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; will interact with key customers, dealers, opinion leaders, as well as all levels of the organization to lead and facilitate a vision.
  • Leadership/Behaviors: Excellent people management and development skills.  Natural curiosity to learn the business – what is working and where enhancements can help the company to grow. Understands the art of change management, getting buy-in, and leading with a connected vision.  Collaborative, supportive, humble, and genuine leader, who is highly organized, credible, accountable, who can also take reasonable risks and make sound business decisions.  Uses a calm, goal-oriented, compassionate communication approach, yet is highly driven and results-oriented.  Possesses a strength in interpreting large amounts of data, making strategic assumptions, and creating a solid business case on new initiatives is also important.  Strong ability to influence key decision makers and yet listen and learn from a diverse group of people is also key.  Can be innovative, and able to step outside of the box and propose new solutions, while also being compliance-oriented and self-directed.  Flexibility and adaptability are also important. 
  • Culture Match Behaviors:  Professional in appearance, customer-focused, intuitive thinker who can take a vision and facilitate a plan of execution.

Other Important Information:     

Salary:  Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.

Reports To:  CTB Chairman and CEO                                                                                                                    

Core Hours:  7:00am – 5:00pm (schedule can be flexible; will work approx. 9 hours within this timeframe)

Typical Work Week:  M-F; some weekends required (when applicable); 45-50 hours a week on average

Direct Reports: 

Travel:   Approximately 30%                                                                                                                                   

 

If you are qualified for this position, please submit a complete resume to Theresa Turula at 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.

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. 

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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! 

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CTB, Inc.

Ironwood Plastics, Inc. is a subsidiary of CTB, Inc.
CTB, INC. is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of solutions used by its customers primarily for preserving grain; for raising pigs and poultry to harvest meat and eggs; and for processing poultry, fish and other foods.

www.ctbinc.com