PROCESS TECHNICIAN LEAD

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Follow and maintain production schedules.
• Review and maintain any required logs, check sheets, inspection sheets, and work orders.
• Provide ideas and corrective actions for ongoing manufacturing issues and processes.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with various positions and personnel in the manufacturing department as well as with supporting department personnel to accomplish specific assigned goals and objectives.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot advanced tooling, machine and processing issues.
• Communicate any production problems to next shift Lead Process Technician.
• Train, Coach and develop Process Technicians and any other personnel in the department.
• Assist operators with job functions such as relieving machinery for breaks, and moving product to and from work stations.
• Monitors daily running of jobs for adherence to department standards including, cycle time and part weight conditions.
• Coordinate with Quality Inspector to assure acceptable quality of first article parts.
• Assure that non-conforming material is properly segregated.
• Work closely with tool room & department manager for scheduling any tool work that is required.
• Monitors machines for mechanical problems by listening for unusual noises and visually checking gears, hoses, gauges, materials, etc.
• Immediately take corrective action for any machine stoppage; notify Supervisor and request maintenance assistance in the event of serious problems with machinery of parts and assist in problem solving if other personnel are required.
• Cover vacations and personal time for other Process Technicians.
• Perform Preventative and Rohrer Productive Maintenance according to schedule to ensure equipment performance and product quality.
• Recognizes and corrects safety hazards as they are identified.
• Maintain assigned lines in a clean and orderly condition; follow all safety policies and procedures including lockout / tag out, GMP practices to meet company standards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing Events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience with Set-Up or Quality Control

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES

• Mechanical abilities and knowledge of the thermoforming machine operation
• Capable of lifting an average of 75 lbs.
• Capable of solving problems and making quick decisions
• Strong skills in interacting and directing the work of others
• Ability to look at data and configure any problems that may approach
• Excellent organization, communication, and comprehensive skills
• Adequate math skills
• Sense of leadership attributes
• Ability to be on feet the majority of the work day

Shift

Training on 1st shift (5 : 45AM-1 : 45PM M-F) for 4-6 weeks (depending on experience) then moving to 2nd shift (2 : 15PM-10 : 15PM)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)