Process Technician

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Organizes, coordinates and plans activities of production departments in the manufacturing of plastic container products. Performs initial setups and start up on tools and equipment. Acts as liaison with maintenance, quality assurance and production personnel.Observes and records production operationsReview operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure minimum costs and prevents operational delays. ie: SMED development, ergonomics, LDR improvement.Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilizationSeeks methods to improve standard operational and working practicesObserves workers, molding machinery, and conveyors to ensure compliance with safety standards and operating efficiencyAccumulator head and continuous extrusion experience.2 Kautex Accumulator head blow molding making IBC containers2 Kautex Continuous extrusion shuttle machines making 5-gallon bottles1 Sterling accumulator head machine making 5-gallon bottlesAble to troubleshoot material systemCoordinates with mold set technician, department supervisors and production personnel for parts, tooling, equipment, and machineryPerforms preventative maintenance on tooling and equipment as directedWorks with the machine attendants and supervisors in training of personnelFollows all safety rules and procedures. All other duties as assigned.Requirements:Manufacturing process and proceduresIdentifying and correcting problematic areas in the manufacturing process, including troubleshooting, and fixing of machines.Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryReasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.Experience and demonstrated knowledge of trouble shooting skills, preferably in injection and blow molding processesGood interpersonal skillsEducation and/or Experience:One-year certificate from college or technical school in manufacturing related area with at least one year's experience as a lead machine attendant.ORMinimum of 3 years of Blow Molding ExperienceCertificate, Licenses, Registration:Preferred, but not requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities but does have authority regarding process issues and tooling over all Operators.