Process Technician

Job Summary:
The Process Technician is responsible from setup to shut down of production cells and ensure efficient and safe operation of equipment throughout the run to maximize quality and productivity

Essential Functions:

• Promotes safe working behaviors and complies with all safe work requirements
• Promotes and maintains an organized work area (5S) to include workstations, equipment, walkways, etc
• Reads and complies with work instructions, set up sheets, checklists and all QMS requirements
• Perform daily setups, startups, shut downs, pulls and end of run line clearance of machines, related equipment and materials in home value stream/production process
• Troubleshoot presses, equipment, molding process, and cycles as required
• Initiate BOM and ECO changes as required to update Set Up Instructions, Cycle Sheets, Operator Instructions, etc
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot press/tooling problems and create a MWO/TWO when necessary
• Input and utilize data in ERP/Real Time system for maximum efficiency of presses and equipment
• Write programs, troubleshoot, and make adjustments to robots in the department
• Set up and run sample jobs as needed per NPL workbook and D3
• Train other department personnel as directed by Supervisor
• Back up for Material Handler
• Deliver improvements and root cause corrections using standard tools and communications
• Utilizes A3 project methodology where applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required:

• Demonstrated processing or mechanical experience Required
• High School diploma/GED Preferred
• 3+ year molding Set-Up Technician or equivalent experience
• Efficient in Microsoft Suite products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Familiar with many types of resins, resin properties and processing
• Familiar with Decoupled 3 Molding and creating press sequence for Arburg and Engel IMMs
• Has completed Set-Up checklist in home value stream/production process
• Has completed Paulson training or equivalent
• Completion of Plastics Engineering Technology degree (HCTC) or 5+ years as Set-Up Technician
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and overhead cranes
• Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead/implement improvement projects and root cause corrective actions
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators