Description:
Process Technician is responsible for working with process team leader to resolve ongoing problems, supporting setup in bringing lines into production, working with Corporate engineers on new product development and R&D trial requests, and working with process team leader to maintain accurate and up to date process sheets.
Key Job Requirements
- Be proactive in identifying improved process capabilities on the production floor
- Provide input to new product development teams upon request. Actively participate in start-ups of jobs
- Following established programs improve overall product quality on a continual basis
- Thorough understanding of material behavior in the thermoforming process
- Assist in the start-up of new equipment with process support
- Maintain and upkeep process definition sheets and tracking system
- Ability to work on equipment with basic hand tools
- Maintain high degree of technical proficiency acquired through experience and on-the-job training versus prolonged courses or specialized instruction.
- Other duties as necessary
Technical Competencies
Safety: Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures
Quality: Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant.
Training: Demonstrates ability to develop and deliver training as required.
Operate Equipment: Ability to operate thermoforming equipment and peripherals.
Maintain Records: Ability to accurately record and maintain information as required.
Leadership Competencies: Action oriented, communicates effectively, drive engagement, results driven, manage complexity, situational adaptability.
Communication/Teamwork
- Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
- Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure.
Technical Knowledge
- Demonstrates knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities.
- Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes.
- Demonstrates knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization.
Maintenance/Repair
- Demonstrates basic mechanical aptitude and abilities.
- Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate course of action.
Project Management
- Ability to provide direction and support during project introduction with Manufacturing team.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of NPD process.
Education & Experience
- Two year technical degree or five (5) years relevant experience
- Experience working with machinery
- Experience in analyzing and solving problems
- Good analytical skills with initiative and trouble shooting skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints
- Good verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, ERP system, etc.) required
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Visually read various postings, bulletin boards, and computer monitors/screens
- Hear safety warning devices and alarms
- Possess adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.