Polyurethane Technician

Overview Pipe Care Group of companies has been helping customers ensure the integrity of their pipeline and facility assets for over 20 years. Pipe Care Group is looking for an experienced

Polyurethane Technician (PU Technician)

who can understand design drawings, has knowledge of chemicals involved in molding / fabrication polyurethane, and can plan effectively to deliver polyurethane products on time to meet target dates.

Responsibilities

Producing and repairing polyurethane products using different molds.

Be well aware of PU (chemical) raw materials, TDS, MSDS and PU procedures.

Have adequate knowledge of chemical processing and storage.

Secure raw material stock for PU production on a quarterly basis and calculate / maintain raw material stock for a minimum of six months.

Maintain standard spare parts stock for PU machines / ovens in the workshop and troubleshoot machines when required.

Prepare plans daily, weekly and monthly for PU production.

Have knowledge of drafting software like AutoCAD / ZWCAD to draw and print templates for drilling / cutting PU products.

Use testing tools, dies, jigs or molds to ensure proper operation.

Set up and operate casting machines and curing ovens to cast polyurethane products, along with other supporting machines like drill / lathe for finalizing products as per documents.

Physically handle heavy-duty PU molds and polyurethane finished products, placing them in / out of the curing oven operating at 100°C.

Read and interpret machine operation and maintenance manuals and rectify errors on time. Maintain PU / oven / drilling / lathe machine spare parts on an annual basis.

Achieve monthly production goals while maintaining an acceptable attendance-to-production ratio.

Position, secure, measure, and lay out polyurethane stock or castings for machining.

Ensure delivery of finished products on time with approval of the quality department.

Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates.

Skills / Experience

Diploma in Chemical / Mechanical or Intermediate.

Preferred : educational courses related to elastomers and mechatronics.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a polyurethane production environment.

Preferred : molding / casting experience in discs, cups, wheels, foam pigs manually and by machine.

Fluency in English; working knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Physical And Mental Requirements

Lifting and Carrying : Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Mobility : Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.

Communication : Clear speech and hearing sufficient to communicate effectively.

Focus and Multitasking : Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.

Safety Equipment : Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection where needed in manufacturing environments.

Personal Mobility and Reflexes : Sufficient mobility and reflexes to perform duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.

About PIPECARE Group PIPECARE Group offers comprehensive In-Line Inspection Services to identify and size pipeline threats, utilizing advanced technologies such as Magnetic Flux Leakage, Transverse Field Inspection, Ultrasound, and specialized tools to ensure precise detection and assessment of pipeline anomalies.

What We Do In-Line Inspection Services to locate, identify, and size threats, supporting integrity management requirements.

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Equal Opportunity Employer :

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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