Process Technician - Days

Job Summary

To be responsible for proper operations of the extrusion process; troubleshoot, identify, and resolve processing issues while maintaining high production rates and decreasing scrap rates. Works as a liaison on all process and training issues between engineers and production.

• 12 hour rotating shift (2,3,2)
• 6am - 6pm
• Alternating weekends

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problems in the blending area, on the extrusion lines
• Assist extruder operators in solving processing issues, recommends parameter changes when extruded profiles are out of specification.
• Acts as a liaison between production and Process Engineers.
• Performs profile and tooling changeovers
• Optimize production rates and assist with start-ups, shutdowns and training of operators
• Maintains various training manuals, records and performs other duties as required.
• Understands the effects of changes in material, temperature and die alterations
• Knows how to read run sheets and other process documentation
• Perform other tasks as requested by management

Qualifications

• 3 years of supervisor or lead operator, related work experience and / or proven performance.
• Demonstrate ability in basic mathematical computations and to accurately use a tape measure.
• Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools and to perform routine maintenance on molders and brush machines.
• Ability to stand on concrete surfaces for up to three hours without a break and twelve hours with breaks, lift weights up to 100 pounds at shoulder level.
• Demonstrate ability to give, comprehend, follow written and oral instructions, and effectively communicate with fellow employees.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug test.