US Farathane is seeking an experienced Process Technician - Extrusion. Process Technician - Extrusion will act as a company representative, directly responsible for proper set up of extrusion lines and downstream equipment. Able to accurately tear down and set up machines and tooling to changeover extrusion lines following all required procedures and standard practices to ensure a smooth production run. Startup extrusion lines within acceptable scrap limits. Able to accurately and quickly trouble shoot problems during production runs so that scrap and lost line time is minimized. Follow all established guidelines for safety. Train line operators on how specific production jobs are quality checked. Train new extrusion technician. Schedule: Monday-Friday with overtime available. (Overtime and weekends may be required) 3rd shift is 10:30pm - 6:30am ($1.50 shift premium) US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies. Duties and Responsibilities: - Ensure all inline equipment is configured, positioned and functioning properly including waters tanks, printers, cutters, pullers, misters, presses and heaters prior to startup.
- Review all applicable quality alerts prior to start up.
- Startup line and obtain first article approval within acceptable scrap limits.
- Ensure all required machine guarding is in place.
- Operate line and pack parts as required.
- Load or change out material as required.
- Complete all required paperwork and documentation including startup/shutdown checklist, process monitoring, in process check sheets, production recording and scrap accounting.
- Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with Production Supervisor/Lead whenever necessary.
- Red tag any tooling or equipment that is not functioning and return to maintenance or tool room areas.
- Immediately notify Production Supervisor of any discrepancies to established quality checks.
- Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates, supervisors, leads and incoming shift extrusion technicians.
- Train and mentor apprentice technicians as assigned.
- Conduct new process development as assigned.
- Update set up sheets based on process improvements.
- Participate in team problem solving activities (i.e., 8D’s, communication meetings, etc.).
- Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e., Quality Manual, Associate Handbook, etc.).
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas.
- Complete tech log daily.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - High School Diploma or equivalent, and 3 years extrusion technician experience is preferred. Able to operate a forklift.
- Ability to read procedures and job instructions in English.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
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. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to stand on feet at least 8 hours/day and use hands to touch, manage, or feel. The Associate frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The Associate may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The Associate must have good attendance and be able to work overtime as needed. 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. These conditions include: While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to stand on feet at least 8 hours/day and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The Associate frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The Associate may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The Associate must have good attendance and be able to work overtime as needed. | US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including: | | | | | | | | | - Paid holidays and vacation
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