Job Description
Job Description
This position will require access to ITAR and / or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information.
General Description :
The Production Technician reports to the Production Supervisor within their area of assignment. The Production Technician is responsible for working on production projects that require a higher level of experience, assisting in the training of operators in the proper processing of product, and working with engineers in the transition of jobs from development to production. The Production Technician also performs the general work of a Production Operator. This position requires a safety and quality conscious person who is energetic, and goal orientated. Personal contact with others outside of the department will typically involve interaction with technical and quality assurance personnel to give information on product related concerns. Strong communication skills are required. The work environment may involve the handling of hazardous chemicals. The ability to use a personal respirator is required. The physical demands of the position may involve standing for extended periods, as well as periodic lifting of items weighing up to 75 lbs.
This classification applied to :
Mill Room : Mixing, Calendaring, Extruding.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Achieve daily and job specific goals
- Establish lean manufacturing techniques in processes
- Train operators in the proper processing of product
- Practice safe and efficient work habits
- Provide support to engineering and product management in the development of new jobs
- Perform the general work of a Production Operator
Education and Experience Requirements - External Candidate :
High School diploma or equivalentMinimum of three (3) years' experience within a similar manufacturing environmentAbility to interpret technical drawings in area of specialtyExperience conducting process auditsExperience in cause analysis and preparing corrective actionsMust complete and pass testing requirements for position of specialty within the first ninety days of employmentAbility to set up, operate and shut down equipment within area of specialtyLean manufacturing experience in previously held position(s)Ability to complete production forms, such as product travelersAbility to accurately utilize measuring equipment, such as calipers, thickness gages, weigh scales, and tape measuresAdvance knowledge of quality requirements and in-process inspection techniquesBasic computer skills preferredEducation and Experience Requirements - Internal Candidate
High School diploma or equivalentMinimum of three (3) years employment at R. E. Darling- PreferredAbility to interpret technical drawings in area of specialtyExperience conducting process audits (must have conducted six (6) process audits and reported findings)Experience in cause analysis and preparing corrective actions (must have conducted one (1) cause analysis investigation and have prepared a corrective action relating to the cause analysis investigation)Must complete and pass testing requirements for position of specialtyAbility to set up, operate and shut down equipment within area of specialtyCompletion of internal Lean manufacturing trainingAbility to complete production forms, such as product travelersAbility to accurately utilize measuring equipment, such as calipers, thickness gages, weigh scales, and tape measuresAdvance knowledge of quality requirements and in-process inspection techniquesBasic computer skills preferredSpecific Tasks and Focus Areas :
Achieve daily and job specific goalsManage all jobs assigned from start-up to shut-down
Utilize advanced knowledge of manufacturing methods used in area of specialtyUtilize advanced knowledge of equipment operations within area of specialtyProduce product per the manufacturing instructions and drawingsUtilize knowledge of methods and materials to identify problemsProficient processing of requisitions (purchase and material)Support immediate lead person / supervisor in decision makingProduce quality parts by adhering to quality requirements and utilizing in-process inspection techniques for assigned jobsMaintain a good communication loop with engineering, quality, management, production operators and maintenance and provide support to each department as neededFill in for Lead / Supervisor when necessaryEstablish lean manufacturing techniques in processesSet-up areas that maintain lean thinking
Support the lean daily management systemConduct shift start up meetingsTrain operators in the proper processing of productEvaluate quality of product produced by the trainee for conformance
Establish training criteria for manufacturing processesLead by example and maintain a professional relationship with traineesSupport Company mission statement and valuesPractice safe and efficient work habitsKnow safety procedures and safety equipment in work area
Support a safe work environment and production practicesUtilize proper PPE at all timesProvide support to engineering and product management in the development of new jobsSupport engineering in the development on new processes
Support production in the troubleshooting of processing problemsGenerate engineering change requestsDevelop basic manufacturing processesProvide training to production operatorsPerform the general work of an operator“ AA / EOE / W / M / Vet / Disable ”
R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.