Process Tech III - 3rd Shift

TITLE:   TN - Process Tech III

POSITION OBJECTIVE:  Responsible for the beginning set-up processes for production, with emphasis on measures to increase productivity, efficiency and utilization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) some college preferred; five years hands-on experience in plastics injection molding processes.  Must have working knowledge of molding theory and be familiar with various types of computer programmable injection molding machines.  Must have knowledge of commodity thermoplastic polymers, process capability analysis and SPC procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to fill out simple forms
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers
• 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, diagram or scheduled form
• Mechanical aptitude required
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.

• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for timely and accurate production mold/machine set-ups and starts.
• Maintains detailed information within the current reporting formats, on statistics, processes and procedures
• Prepares various set-up sheets on all new jobs. 
• Actively participate in production floor cleanliness and housekeeping, 
• Assists production personnel in the trouble-shooting process for cost effective solutions.
• Checks tooling and auxiliary equipment for possible repairs prior to productions runs. 
• Prepares various set-up sheets on all new jobs. 
• Assists production personnel in the trouble-shooting process for cost effective solutions
• Responds to alarms and takes corrective action involving quality issues, processing, and/or minor machine, mold, and auxiliary equipment repairs
• Complies with government regulations in adherence of EPA , MSDS, Lock/out-Tag/Out and all other proper safety standards
• Continuously reviews set-ups and production runs to ensure efficient productivity.
• Analyses molding defects to determine the root cause and initiates material, process, or tooling remedies.
• Recommends tooling and/or machine improvements for mold repairs, processes, yields, scrap, waste, etc.
• Cleans and services molds on a scheduled basis to assure continued efficiency during production runs.
• Ensures that production jobs are running to appropriate cycle specifications for maximum yields.
• Performs machine repair and machine PM’s.
• Trains and mentors lower-level technicians in on-the-job mold and process routines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Inside environmental conditions protected from weather conditions, not necessarily temperature conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually very loud and requires hearing protection.