What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Technician position at VEKA - North America?
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Duties and Responsibilities:
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Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees together with the supervisor the safe operation of the entire production floor
- Responsible to execute the production schedule
- Provides supervision, technical support, and direction to all employees assigned to the machine group
- Responsible for performing periodical extrusion line checks
- Follows company established procedures and enforces company regulations
- Collaborates with Quality Assurance Department to resolve quality issues
- Coordinates with the Compounding Department and Plant Management to ensure material is available for extrusion
- Reports breakdowns and equipment problems to Shift Maintenance
- Directs housekeeping efforts to maintain a clean and hazard free work area
- Enforce material packaging standards and scrap segregation requirements
- Receive and direct incoming phone calls during non-business hours
- Responsible to perform routine administrative duties
- Troubleshoot tooling machine problems and provide feedback to Production Supervisor
- Fill in for Supervisors or Extrusion Technicians on vacation or absences with other Lead Technicians
- All other duties assigned
- In-depth knowledge of the extrusion process and familiarity with machining processes
- Aptitude for mechanical processes and mathematical ability
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good planning and judgement skills
- Ability to work independently and with accuracy
- Drive to take initiative
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Dependability, accountability, and responsiveness are essential
- Aptitude to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- Basic computer skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Previous manufacturing experience or five (5) years of experience as Extrusion Operator/Technician
- Fork lift license to operate various forklifts
- Reports to Shift Supervisor
- Essential functions of this job are to perform a range of physical activities throughout the workday, including climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing and engaging in repetitive motions.
- An essential function of this job is to lift and or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly.
- Must be available with predictable and regular attendance onsite to perform the essential functions above under key functions whenever employee is scheduled to work.
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