Film Technician

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. We believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.

About the role

The Film Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, prevention, troubleshooting, and housekeeping of equipment as assigned. This role requires working on a rotating shift schedule; assignments (shifts, equipment, and production area) are adjusted based on business needs. Overtime will be assigned and/or requested based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate Life Protection equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and recipe work instructions.
• Take and measure in-process samples and monitor product quality of intermediate and finished products.
• Maintain required records of raw and intermediate materials, finished products, and production data in appropriate computer systems.
• Move, maintain inventory, and store required materials for equipment as needed.
• Assist in training, guidance, and support of other team members.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOPs, and other related documentation.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and clean all equipment required for production in accordance with work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining business goals.
• Support and drive productivity to meet plant and corporate initiatives as outlined in the manufacturing plan.
• Prepare samples for offline quality checks and perform off-line tests.
• Supply and maintain inventory of components/supplies as needed.
• Correct process conditions within given limits to maintain desired results.
• Request and/or issue maintenance tickets for repair work.
• Perform intermediate mechanical repair and/or preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Perform in-process and off-line quality checks as required.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality by ensuring all test and product documentation is accurate, completed timely, and filed per area requirements.
• Utilize data and good judgment to make critical decisions on product quality, equipment functionality, safety, and related activities.
• Identify problems related to equipment, work orders, logbooks, set-ups, and recommend solutions.
• Inform leadership and document any problems that may impair product quality, packaging components, work efficiency, or safety.
• Actively contribute to Lean, 5S, and Continuous Improvement efforts within the Production area.
• Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste specified by site procedures and regulations.
• Work with team members and support resources to ensure “first time right” material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma (required) with at least 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or equivalent military technical experience/training.
• Working knowledge of business processes and platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, manufacturing operations systems, and equipment digital interfaces.
• Understanding of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) requirements and practices.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with machine controls and instrumentation.
• Ability to follow SHE procedures, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Analytical skills to identify issues within the manufacturing process and take timely corrective action.
• Mechanical competency, including equipment assembly and intermediate repair.
• Ability to make informed, data-driven decisions quickly, sometimes under pressure.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records via hand-written forms and electronic database systems.
• Effective communication skills to translate site and area goals into daily actions.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and follow up on activities based on area expectations.
• Capability to contribute to and support change management in the area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills for effective collaboration.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to handle tools or controls; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds; occasionally handle up to 250 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use of safety equipment as dictated by work area (e.g., safety glasses, shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons).
• Frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and outside weather conditions.
• Moderate to high noise levels in the work environment; proper personal safety equipment must be used.