Process Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Manufacturing support position with responsibilities focused upon optimizing and maintaining production processes to make quality products and reduce scrap.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform start up on all machines.
• Make process adjustment to fix quality issues.
• Become familiar with machine / mold adjustments.
• Work with the Process Engineer to ensure best quality parts.
• Set up and verify colors / blends. Trouble shoot and correct color problems.
• Understand our basic materials.
• Respond to calls from operators regarding product / process questions and concerns.
• Consistently monitor production quality.
• Absorb and assist Process Engineer in special projects material / color trials.
• Identify needed machine, maintenance, and tooling repairs and initiate appropriate work orders.
• Participate as needed in internal problem solving/improvement group events.
• Preform other duties assigned by Supervisors / Management.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Comply with all Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Regular, reliable attendance, timeliness, and some scheduling flexibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must understand quality defect standard for all products. Defects such as short shots, flash, warp and off color.
• Should be able to program material ABS units.
• Able to drive a forklift.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and processes to build capabilities such as JDE, DSI, lean manufacturing and six sigma.
• Understand basic Excel, Word and Email.
• Must be able to manage a production facility with minimal supervision and communicate all essential manufacturing information to appropriate personnel.
• Be able to run a shift in the Supervisors absence.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• Certification or training in relevant skills or trade preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience in a relevant field preferred

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Prolong standing or other stationary positions
• Complete repetitive movements such as typing
• Ascend/descend stairs and ladders
• Complete repetitive movements
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, safety shoes, and hardhat as needed)
• Bend and/or twist
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Move or traverse about the facilities
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
• Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

BENEFITS

Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision - available day one!