Process Technician I (Pail)

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Process Technician position is responsible for efficient mold/machine set-ups and is a resource for mold and equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in plant production and quality assurance while maintaining processes & maximizing machine performance, safety, and quality
• Efficient mold/machine set-ups
• Optimizing the use of automation
• Assist in mold changeovers and preventative maintenance, as required
• Conducts mold/machine/material testing, as required
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Provide ongoing technical support to plant operations to ensure safety, productivity, quality and delivery performance for the plant
• Support Plant EIPs (Earnings Improvement Program)
• Complete machine start-ups, as mold changes are completed, including submitting start-up parts to QC for inspection
• Adjust processes as required to maintain dimensions to specifications

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the molding process, molding equipment, molding materials and mold tooling
• Ability to react to situations in a timely manner and be flexible with people and operational assets
• Troubleshoot operating and related process equipment and recommend solutions. Must have good problem-solving and reasoning skills
• Evaluate design proposals and implementation
• Maintain process documentation.
• Compile and evaluate test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process and material specifications.
• Be able to read mold prints
• Be creative, organized self-starter that can work with little or no supervision
• Requires good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a cooperative environment.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and good manufacturing practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Fluent in English, with the ability to read, write and communicate
• Must be able to work safely in a manufacturing environment