Material System Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Material Systems Supervisor, the Material System Technician is responsible for properly mixing, grinding, and moving all raw material for the production of injection molded products, controlling and identifying all scrap material, which includes regrind for processing, recyclable scrap, and waste scrap.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule and set-up materials according to the schedule.
• Read, follow, and verify work orders to insure product is manufactured to specification. Properly complete electronic Material Log sheets every shift.
• Identify raw materials and label correctly.
• Properly program, set up, and operate entire material handling system including blenders, dryers, hoppers and grinder evacuation units.
• Troubleshoot and correct common material and material system problems.
• Complete moisture tests daily on Max 4000XL Moisture Analzyer and document results.
• Clean and help maintain material blenders, hoppers, dryers, and grinders.
• Complete material transactions in PeopleSoft for additions and subtractions of raw materials.
• Visual inspection of manufactured parts.
• Absorb and assist in maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality/Environmental System certifications by supporting: corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.
• Perform daily, weekly, biweekly and monthly cycle counts of raw material as needed.
• Change, clean and maintain all pump filters in material system as required.
• Unload "Bulk Material Trucks" into proper silo, following specific work instructions.
• Verify Closed loop regrind systems are in place and working.
• Mix raw materials as needed using the correct formulas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 1+ year of manufacturing material handling experience preferred (preferably in an injection molding environment).
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability read, write and follow written instructions in English.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and work for 8-hour shifts.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and have the ability to perform basic data entry.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet the needs of our customers.
• Ability to inspect production for quality defects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications

Essential Functions:

• Review production schedule and set-up materials according to the schedule.
• Read, follow, and verify work orders to insure product is manufactured to specification. Properly complete electronic Material Log sheets every shift.
• Identify raw materials and label correctly.
• Properly program, set up, and operate entire material handling system including blenders, dryers, hoppers and grinder evacuation units.
• Troubleshoot and correct common material and material system problems.
• Complete moisture tests daily on Max 4000XL Moisture Analzyer and document results.
• Clean and help maintain material blenders, hoppers, dryers, and grinders.
• Complete material transactions in PeopleSoft for additions and subtractions of raw materials.
• Visual inspection of manufactured parts.
• Absorb and assist in maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality/Environmental System certifications by supporting: corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.
• Perform daily, weekly, biweekly and monthly cycle counts of raw material as needed.
• Change, clean and maintain all pump filters in material system as required.
• Unload "Bulk Material Trucks" into proper silo, following specific work instructions.
• Verify Closed loop regrind systems are in place and working.
• Mix raw materials as needed using the correct formulas.

Skills

Ability to read and follow work orders.
Properly complete material changes according to the production schedule and work order.
Use and complete Electronic Material Log properly.
Properly identify and label all types of raw materials (virgin, regrind, recyclable scrap and waste materials).
Properly correct common material and material system related problems.
Properly complete cleaning on grinders, hoppers, color mixers, and press during material changes.
Properly take samples for moisture checks.
Properly complete material transactions using the ERP system.
Successfully complete forklift training and certification.
Ability to function as team player.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.

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