Process Tech I - 3rd Shift

TITLE:   TN -Process Tech I

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent and two years of prior plastics manufacturing experience; one year of technical training on injection molding machines and/or automation equipment preferred
• 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:

• Effectively communicate with the shift Supervisor, other departments and other shifts in regard to part quality, equipment, special instructions, corrective action and productivity. 
• Coordinate warehouse activities to maintain raw materials and outgoing pallets.
• Respond to machine alarms and take corrective action involving quality issues, processing and or minor machine, mold and auxiliary equipment repairs. 
• Actively participate in Total Housekeeping Management.
• Provide technical assistance in maintaining expected levels of productivity in order to fulfill scheduling and quality requirements. 
• Assist in shift operations as necessary and be proactive in contributing creative and/or innovative ideas for continuous improvement in addition to assistance with special projects as assigned. 
• Complies with government regulations in adherence of EPA , MSDS, Lock/out-Tag/Out and all other proper safety standards

• Other duties as assigned.

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.