Material Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Material Technician ensures machines receive the appropriate amount, blend, and type of raw materials and components for the production of OES molded products.

Responsibilities

• Weighs or measures raw materials to ensure an accurate material blend in accordance with product specifications
• Loads and operates shredder/granulator and Sortex equipment, using plant scrap and purchased material
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on Sortex and shredder equipment (filter cleaning, glass cleaning, etc.)
• Operates and monitors material blenders and quickly identifies and communicates problems to a supervisor
• Cleans blenders for material changeovers
• Transfers raw material and product components between work areas and ensures each machine receives the appropriate amount to complete production targets
• Examines finished product for adherence to quality standards and adjusts material blends as instructed by the process technician or production specifications
• Conducts routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of material blenders and vacuum units to ensure machine functionality
• Supplies machines with sufficient materials and communicates critical material and production information to incoming personnel
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including removal of empty boxes and banding and moving finished product as required
• Addresses material flow issues by unclogging or replacing material hoses to ensure all machines receive the appropriate amount of material
• Reviews and follows Visual Operating Procedures (VOPs) for standard tasks

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience with a forklift or powered hand jack, preferred
• Prior experience with raw material handling in a manufacturing environment is desirable
• Forklift or Hand jack Certification (provided by OES)
• Lockout/Tagout authorization (provided by OES)
• Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools, including hand saw
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Pay

Highly competitive base pay

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion