Structural Foam Process Technician

About the role

The Structural Foam Process Technician is responsible for the safe start-up, shut down, and troubleshooting of the structural foam process during average production runs. In addition, to setting up structural foam molding machines and changeovers.

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling changes as per schedule, including setting dryers, thermometers, processing functions of the molding machine, including line clearance activity.
• Maintain first piece inspection and ensure product is in conformance before releasing the line to total production.
• Monitor running machines and keep processes documentation up to date.
• Make process adjustments as required, identify the issue, material, tooling, machine.
• Work closely with shift leadership and maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Be an active participant in the structural foam continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist Process Engineer and ensure molding specifications are achieved.
• Sustain, help develop the “5S” program, maintain clean, safe work area.
• Perform other activities as directed by supervision.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of all functions of the molding process.
• 2 years’ experience as a process technician or mold setter.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Capacity to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical skills, use of hand/power tools.
• Good understanding of quality and safety practices.

Skills

• Self-directed and willing to work with minimal supervision following the day’s planned schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits that include 401(K), health insurance, life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Not specified.