1st shift Extrusion Process Technician

Process Technician will act as a company representative, directly responsible to ensure machines are running and all processes are in control and running to standards at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for machine start-ups.
• First response to all machine, robot, thermolater and secondary equipment alarms.
• Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems.
• Report to Production Shift Supervisor any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of Process Verification, Tool Reports and mistake proofing check sheets as required.
• Responsible for all die change activities not done by a Die Setter.
• Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all thermolaters, robot control stations, DME units, etc.
• Ensures proper care of all equipment, especially the managing and proper disposal of all purgings.
• Cooperate with support personnel (Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Maintenance, etc.) on their specific agendas and assignments as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality policy manual, associate handbook, etc.).
• Responsible for continuous improvement (ideas and suggestions).Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- Hi Lo License, Rigging, and crane training requiredAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision, and close vision. In addition, the employee must have the ability to distinguish color variation.

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, paid holidays and vacation, Job promotional opportunities and much more

US Farathane provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, or status as a protected veteran.