Process Technician | D Shift
Job Summary:
The Process Technician is responsible from setup to shut down of production cells and ensure efficient and safe operation of equipment throughout the run to maximize quality and productivity
Essential Functions:
Promotes safe working behaviors and complies with all safe work requirements
Promotes and maintains an organized work area (5S) to include workstations, equipment, walkways, etc
Reads and complies with work instructions, set up sheets, checklists and all QMS requirements
Perform daily setups, startups, shut downs, pulls and end of run line clearance of machines, related equipment and materials in home value stream/production process
Troubleshoot presses, equipment, molding process, and cycles as required
Initiate BOM and ECO changes as required to update Set Up Instructions, Cycle Sheets, Operator Instructions, etc
Identify, document, and troubleshoot press/tooling problems and create a MWO/TWO when necessary
Input and utilize data in ERP/Real Time system for maximum efficiency of presses and equipment
Write programs, troubleshoot, and make adjustments to robots in the department
Set up and run sample jobs as needed per NPL workbook and D3
Train other department personnel as directed by Supervisor
Back up for Material Handler
Deliver improvements and root cause corrections using standard tools and communications
Utilizes A3 project methodology where applicable
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required:
Demonstrated processing or mechanical experience Required
High School diploma/GED Preferred
3+ year molding Set-Up Technician or equivalent experience
Efficient in Microsoft Suite products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Familiar with many types of resins, resin properties and processing
Familiar with Decoupled 3 Molding and creating press sequence for Arburg and Engel IMMs
Has completed Set-Up checklist in home value stream/production process
Has completed Paulson training or equivalent
Completion of Plastics Engineering Technology degree (HCTC) or 5+ years as Set-Up Technician
Ability to safely operate a forklift and overhead cranes
Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a safe and efficient work environment
Demonstrated ability to lead/implement improvement projects and root cause corrective actions
Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators