Process Specialist

Company OverviewPGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America. POSITION SUMMARYSet-up, adjust, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, changeover, schedule and operate as required all process equipment within assigned area. Maintain process equipment in a manner to ensure safe and reliable operation. Provide guidance and support to team members related to process equipment in order to facilitate the achievement of scheduled production volume within acceptable safety, quality and scrap levels. May perform other duties as assigned.Essential FunctionsReads/interprets various forms of information (electronic or paper) to determine production requirements.Transports proper production/maintenance supplies, which may include tooling, from/to storage location to/from production area by hand using floor jack, cart, etc. Visually inspects equipment, supplies, and tooling and performs all required safety checks on equipment. If any defects are found, ensures they are corrected before being used in production. Sets-up, adjusts, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment in assigned area to produce quality parts at acceptable rates. Operates various types of equipment related to maintenance functions, i.e. powered hand tools, grinders, drill press, cutoff saws, etc. May perform basic electrical maintenance, i.e. use VOM meter, check voltage, replace fuses, reset motor overloads, etc.Starts and observes process equipment operation and makes any necessary adjustments to ensure conformance to order specifications. May have primary responsibility for the operation of assigned equipment.Inspects product dimensions, reads and interprets mechanical drawings, hydraulic drawings, equipment manuals, manufacturer's specifications and basic electrical schematics. Performs regular checks during operation, using calipers, micrometers, fixed gauges, etc., and records results. Supplies/prepares materials for storing products (boxes, skids, etc.) and removes finished product or returnable materials from production area. Establishes requirements for spare production supplies, (i.e. tooling, machine parts, etc.) and maintains in proper condition to assure availability. Responsible for documentation and interpretation of records and reports by entering data into computer system or completing paperwork to record activities and maintain historical maintenance records. Interprets/completes necessary paperwork, i.e. scrap, transfer, production and accept tickets, daily log, etc. Organizes changeovers to ensure a minimum amount of downtime. Works with team members to ensure that changeovers are made properly and that tooling and equipment are maintained in good working condition. Utilizes PM, TPM and predictive techniques and equipment to maintain equipment and tooling in good working condition. Schedules and performs machine teardown to make repairs and modifications. Confers with equipment manufacturers and materials suppliers concerning problems and solutions. Monitors work in progress and makes or suggests improvements. Keeps supervisor and/or Team Leader informed of any problems associated with production, and takes action to provide support for resolution of problems and continuous improvement. Promotes teamwork, and may train team members in job operations, paperwork, etc.Performs general housekeeping tasks and keeps work area clean, organized and free of scrap, debris, etc.Follows all safety procedures and safe work practices