Job Description

Description

World Centric is a highly mission driven company that seeks to have a meaningful impact on people and the planet through our compostable products and the donation of 25% of profits to the most vulnerable in the world.

World Centric is a leader in providing innovative compostable packaging solutions for the food service industry. The R&D Process Engineering Technician will assist engineers and R&D scientists with experiments, testing, and process development activities. This role involves hands-on work with industrial equipment, material preparation, equipment maintenance, and data documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and organization in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.

This role will be located at our site in Stone Mountain, GA (greater Atlanta metro area). This position will report to the Director of Engineering with normal working hours of 9a-5p with some degree of flexibility. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits such as 100% health benefits, 20 days of PTO, 6% 401k match, and a great culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and R&D scientists in conducting experiments and testing:
  • Operate, set up, maintain, and clean industrial prototype equipment including single and twin screw extruders, injection molders, mixers, compression molders, and thermoformers.
  • Document all aspects of experimentation, including setup, experimental results, and testing procedures.
  • Collaborate with R&D engineering team in the development and trial of new material formulations, providing guidance on equipment setup and operation.
• Assist in the design and optimization of tooling and molds including profiles, sheets, and injection molding tools.
• Evaluate, select, and assist with procurement/installation of equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Performs basic fabrication and assembly activities including cutting, drilling, milling, etc.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline preferred).
• Experience with basic hand tools and fabrication methods (drilling, bandsaw, welding, etc.)
• Experience operating a range of plastic processing equipment, including compression molding, injection molding, thermoforming, film extrusion, and single and twin screw extrusion.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in materials development, food manufacturing, packaging, or a related industry.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Experience working with thermoplastic starches, biopolymers, cellulosic, and other natural materials a plus.

Physical Logistics for Mechanical Engineering Technician

On-site full time role

World Centric welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and aims to find the people who not only meet the requirements of the job but also contribute to the culture in a way that recognizes our efforts towards the overall wellbeing of people and planet.

The culture and mission fit is important for us and these requirements include a strong awareness, passion and commitment to social and environmental issues; a high degree of competence, motivation, and initiative; and adaptability and ability to collaborate with others. We know that most candidates will not meet all of the requirements but we would like the opportunity to select from the most diverse candidate pool as possible.

Salary range: 60-70k base salary + generous bonus and benefits