What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician - Urethane Manufacturing position at C. U. E., Inc.?
C.U.E., Inc. is a world leader in cast urethane products with more than 60 years of urethane molding expertise, providing high-quality custom molded urethane products at competitive prices.
The Process Technicians monitor all polyurethane casting processes to ensure proper controls/procedures are maintained, establishes/implements new controls/procedures as necessary, trains plant personnel in machine operation and best practices, assists with process and / or machine troubleshooting. Job is detail-orientated, machinery-focused, and requires excellent documentation skills as well as frequent communication in both written and verbal form with personnel both internal and external to the company.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be responsible for the proper set up, troubleshooting, and operation of cast polyurethane dispensing (casting) machines throughout the facility;
- Dispensing machine changeover to alternate materials;
- Train machine operator(s) on the proper operation of dispensing machines;
- Colaborate with personnel on machine troubleshooting;
- Work toward continuous improvement of existing processes and process controls;
- Apply working knowledge of dispensing machine design/operation and other auxiliary equipment to assist in process equipment specification, installation, troubleshooting and training;
- Training casting machine operators and poly assistants (molding personnel) and monitor their adherence to established processes and processing techniques;
- Monitor machine operators during the blending of their curative/catalyst mixes;
- Manage the calibration of casting machine flowmeters according to their yearly calibration schedule;
- Abide by company workplace guidelines and adhere to Safety, ISO, and Environmental policies;
- Maintain process records including daily process/calibration sheets as well as detailed documentation of process history/issues and R&D efforts;
- Review production records on an ongoing basis and provide reports/documentation as needed;
- Other duties as assigned which fall within the skill requirements of the job.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent combination of post-high school training and experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
· Experience with operating and troubleshooting polyurethane dispensing machines, especially modern Baule machines.
· Experience troubleshooting flowmeters and PLCs.
· Moderate Microsoft Excel.
· Acquired knowledge of chemical, process, process controls, materials/chemicals, and casting machine design/function/operation.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person