Lead Process Technician
PRISM Plastics, Inc. · Meadville, PA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
Oversee/Manage your specific shifts operations. Assure plant floor is operating at peak productivity, as exhibited by:
- A safe, clean and accident free environment.
- Thorough and quick mold changes.
- Successful startup, bucket length and shutdown quality.
- Maximize the shifts GPPH (good parts per hour) output.
- Assure thorough parting line cleanings are performed at least once per shift, more depending on the specific product.
- Assure product quality through the use of machine process limits, machine auto reject alarms, and part inspection to the control plan.
- This is accomplished through the use of: Strict adherence to the First and Last Shot Check sheet. Control Plan Checks, with Quality Reporting via Attribute or Variable Data Systems. Established limits and guidelines for approved process – Process Monitoring.
- Participation in both the Manufacturing Team Meetings and the monthly Quality Operating System meetings, as well as communicating metrics and their impact on them to your direct reports.
- Successful shift hand-off to your customer (the next shift), by:
- Assuring raw materials (resin, components and packaging) are in place for a minimum of four hours into the next shift.
- Assuring the floor is clean and organized at shift hand-off.
- Assuring the floor is in control and not starting the next shift in an out-of-control state.
- Complete employee evaluations for subordinates.
- Establish, Maintain and Evaluate effectiveness of authored work instructions.
- Looking for ways to continuously improve all areas related to manufacturing.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of new processes, including, but not limited to the following:
- Molding Process Setup (In Mold Rheology, 95% fill at transfer, etc.)
- Robot Programming and Modification
- Cell setup (Tooling, Material Drying, Hot Runner, TCU, etc.)
- Assist in Preliminary and Final Tooling Reviews.
- Assist in quality related tasks (sorting, increased inspection, GR&R’s, Cpk Studies, etc.) as required.
- Assist in warehouse management (raw and finished goods movement).
- Assist in the maintenance of tooling and equipment as required.
- Assist in pulling finished goods materials for shipment as required.
- Assist in other job-related activities to help support a clean, safe and affective organization.
Training And Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of applicable work experience.
- Experience with computer and/or computer related systems.
- Robotics and/or automation experience.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Computer Training (preferred).
- Robotic and/or Automation Training (preferred).
- Decoupled molding by R.J.G. (preferred).
Essential Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Using hands to finger, handle or touch: Regularly
- Reach above shoulders: Occasionally
- Climb or balance: Not applicable
- Stoop, kneel or crouch: Occasionally
- Talk or hear: Regularly
- Taste or smell: Not applicable
- Use foot/feet to operate machine: Not applicable
- Weight to be lifted or force exerted: Up to 25 pounds
- Close vision: Required
- Distance vision: Required
- Color vision: Required
- Peripheral vision: Required
- Depth perception: Required
- No special vision requirements: Required
- Tools/Equipment Used: Phones, computer, internet, calculator, copier, printers, scanner, fax machine
Work Environment
- Wet, humid conditions (non-weather): Not applicable
- Work near moving mechanical parts: Not applicable
- Work in high, precarious places: Not applicable
- Fumes or airborne particles: Not applicable
- Toxic or caustic chemicals (metal cleaning compounds): Not applicable
- Outdoor weather conditions: Not applicable
- Risk of electrical shock: Not applicable
- Risk of radiation: Not applicable
- Vibration: Not applicable
- Work/job related travel: Not applicable
- Noisy environment: Not applicable
Reasonable Accommodation
We will make reasonable accommodation for the specific disability if an individual is unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the individual when possible.
Additional Job-Related Screening Processes
If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.