Production Specialist Technician

Job Title

Production Specialist / Technician

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Revision Date: 12/20/2023

Type of position:

Full-time

Holidays Evenings/Weekends

Position Classification:

Hourly (eligible for overtime)

General Description

The Production Specialist / Technician plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. This position is responsible for running production molds, assisting across the production floor, and maintaining equipment and work areas. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, great communication skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with both the Quality and Production teams.

Essential Functions:

• Performs safe and efficient mold changes following standard procedures.
• Repair hydraulic cylinders and leaks, replace heaters and ejector pins, repair coolant passages
• Ensure proper setup, performance, and quality output of production presses and molds.
• Conducts ongoing in-process inspections of molded parts in the designated area (row).
• Coordinates closely with the Quality team to ensure compliance of part specifications.
• Keeps designated production areas clean, organized, and free from safety hazards.
• Assists across the production floor as needed to meet overall production goals.
• Suggests solutions and process improvements to enhance quality and safety.

Essential functions – Physical & Mental Requirements

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position requires sitting, standing, walking, and occasionally bending all day long.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.

COMPETENCIES – To perform this job successfully, the employee will demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason.
• Communication and Teamwork - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Time Management - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Safety-critical implications – Identifying, assessing, and managing safety risks while striving to attain objectives.

Work Environment

• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Global Polymer has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

I have read and understand my responsibilities for this role at Global Polymer as noted above.

_____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Employee Signature Date

Education & Training requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production role, preferably with molding or machine operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety guidelines, and process documentation.
• Basic knowledge of preventative maintenance practices is a plus.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Work Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical.
• Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.
• Always makes safety a priority.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
• The ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Detail-oriented and Reliable