Extrusion Lead Technician

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Extrusion Production Manager, will oversee the day-to-day operation of production on all shifts, including work assignments, training of production personnel, and the coordination with extrusion and the punch department. This will be achieved by maintaining HellermannTyton's IATF16949/ISO9001 Quality and ISO14001 EMS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.

Essential Functions

• Attend any necessary meetings for the Extrusion Department in the absence of the
• Extrusion Manager and communicate results of those meetings to mgmt.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed on all shifts
• Assign work to work stations to include work orders, materials, and production sheets, for all shifts.
• Adhere to production quality standards
• Report any and all equipment problems to the manager
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Understand and follow inventory control, receiving materials, transfers, and cycle counts
• Understand and perform basic maintenance with extrusion equipment
  
  

Other Functions

• Attend and successfully complete forklift training.
• Perform grinding duties as needed.
• Perform duties of Extrusion Operator or Technicians as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Success in this role will require

• Understanding of extrusion processing, generally accepted manufacturing principles, with the ability to document non-conformances.
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding work assignments.
• Ability to train/communicate/mentor Extrusion Operators and Technicians.
• Read and interpret shop orders.
• Understanding of inventory and the impact of cycle counting on company records.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment * safety shoes are to be worn at all times during your scheduled work hours.*
• Department manager/supervisor will cover additional PPE as required on department-specific work instructions.
• All employees entering the manufacturing area and other identified locations must wear the designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Wearing your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a condition of employment.
• Forklift certified at HellermannTyton
  
  

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of plastic processing experience
• Must have leadership skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand tool and product blueprints/specifications.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for up to 12 hours when scheduled.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform detailed inspections and complete associated documentation.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions in either written or oral form.
  
  

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.