JOB SUMMARY:

The Process Technician is directly responsible for setup and the correct processing of all machines and equipment to ensure the daily production schedule and productivity. Also responsible for preventative maintenance and providing support to direct manufacturing activities to ensure that quality parts are always produced effectively and safely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Set up and operate a variety of material handling, molding, finishing, and assembly equipment

Examples: mold setup, or cutter adjustments:

Responsible for mold change and machine adjustments
Start-up and shut down of the molding machines
Use a forklift to do mold changes and organize molds
Responsible for filling out the daily process records necessary to control and maintain machine running conditions
Conduct minor repairs and change inserts, as necessary
Responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of high-volume molding machines
Monitor production quantities for color change, mold change and product completions
Execute all activities within the scope of approved procedures and set priorities necessary to accomplish predetermined goals based on production needs
Monitor scrap being produced from the process and effect changes needed to eliminate the root cause of scrap
Maintain acceptable level of housekeeping by 5S standards in the assigned work area
Promote, attain, and maintain safety, quality, and environmental awareness and requirements in the area of responsibility
Identify and resolve issues in the assigned working area related to equipment, machines, personnel, process, training, and materials, which conflict in obtaining maximum quality of production and efficiencies
Provide recommendations to engineering about process improvement opportunities for processes, practices, equipment, performance, and efficiency of operations
Inspect machines hourly in the assigned working area to ensure production of acceptable quality parts to prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap)
Accurately report daily shift performance, which includes but is not limited to safety, quality, labor hours, production tickets, scrap, and first part approvals
Must be able to troubleshoot support equipment (grinders, blenders, hopper loaders, and chillers
Inform Production Lead, where necessary, of all events affecting the flow of production
Communicate with incoming team members with respect to shift performance and scrap
Take action to promptly correct or remove all workplace hazards
Duties assigned by management

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules
Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
ISO sections pertaining to the position
Problem solving/analysis
Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and complex mechanical equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 1 year of related molding plastics, processing, and maintenance experience
Experience in machine start-up and shutdown. Knowledge of basic machine functions
Basic data entry
Good mechanical skills
Knowledge of Material Handling systems
High School graduate or GED equivalent
Must be able to speak, read/comprehend, and write in English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Use of hands for handling, grasping, and manipulating materials and tools
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions:

Work performed in a manufacturing environment
Exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures

Prysmian Group

Blow Mold Process Technician

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