Process Technician

The Process Technician

is a hand’s on member of the production line and assists with management and maintenance of his / her designated section of the business as related to customer product line or internal manufacturing processes.

Knowledgeable of all functions from raw materials to finished goods, to include equipment and machinery, quality, safety, process, costs, inventory.

This position reports to the Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Oversee the shift daily operations and personnel of the production line to ensure that all customer schedules are met within the established safety, quality and production targets

Resolve any concerns or problems of production personnel and ensure all employees adhere to the policies and procedures.

Safely guide and lead team members

Interact with the team to provide direction, solve problems and communicate changes Operating Line 1 & Line 2

Perform changes based on schedule and prepare / setup the machine for production

Ensure the work environment is safe to perform change and communicate to all impacted employees

Understand and follow Standardized work established as it relates to processes

Provide input into efficiency improvements regarding quality of production

Assist maintenance technician / electrician with machine maintenance including mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair

Practice and promote all aspects of the Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality System, policies and legal obligations

Comply with all health, safety and environmental regulations, ensuring a safe work environment at all times through the enforcement and promotion of the Company's health and safety practices, ensuring workplace inspections are conducted and that potential hazards are acted upon immediately and accident levels minimized Promote and implement continuous improvement and a quality attitude in all production areas

Daily start-up and shut off equipment and machinery; review and organize production schedule; organize personnel, ensuring all positions are filled;

tend to equipment breakdowns; and monitor production supplies

Manage time and attendance daily.

Complete production reporting with daily production numbers, counts produced per machine, scrap reporting and downtime. Shift reporting of any issuing involving production, safety issues or staffing levels

Diagnose and resolve any issues with machines, including replacing parts and quality inspections

Assist supervisors with safety incident investigation, corrective actions and reporting Participate in quality audits, FMEA's, PPAP's or other reviews as requested

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum High School Diploma

2+ year of Process Technician experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Training, Supervision, Mechanically inclined Effective communication skills, verbal and written Computer skills

First aid, forklift and crane training an asset Manufacturing experience

Automotive experience is an asset Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Team Leader for an automotive supplier

Ability to lead, coach, problem-solve and communicate well in a changing environment to build a strong team and meet customer needs

Willingness to work shifts on a continuous seven-day work cycle