What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician position at Fuyao Glass America Inc?
About Fuyao
Fuyao Automotive North America Incorporated (FANA) is in the general warehousing and glass manufacturing industry in Plymouth MI. We provide automotive glass for the North America market and currently have glass manufacturing relationships with some of the top automotive manufacturers in North America including GM, Honda, Chrysler, Kia, BMW and Hyundai. We operate several production lines for a variety of vehicle models from each of these automotive manufacturers.
Our Parent Company
Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (FYG) is a leading international manufacturer of automotive and industrial glass located in the People's Republic of China. The company has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since 1993 and employs more than 8,000 people in China, Hong Kong, Europe, Australia, Russia and the United States. Being the largest automotive glass supplier in China, FYG controls over 60% share of Chinese OEM market and over 30% share of Chinese replacement market. Fuyao customers in China are some of the leading automotive manufacturers in the world including GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Citroen, and Mercedes-Benz to name a few.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The Process Technician position is responsible for ensuring smooth running processes with minimum amount of downtime for process related issues.
Essential Functions
- Meets and Monitors daily schedules, providing root causes and corrective actions for any unscheduled downtime and or missed production opportunities.
- Monitors all scrap produced that affect efficiencies and daily outputs
- Evaluate functionality and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by conferring with departments, identifying problems and requirements.
- Maintains 5s standards across all shifts holding each line accountable for 5s compliance.
- Improves function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by studying performance results; identifying, recommending and implementing changes, expansions, and additions as it pertains to the current production lines.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal codes and regulations.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; technical publications.
- Attends daily meeting with supervisors to go over efficiencies, scrap, and people related issues and reports findings to the team.
- Conducts training for new hires to help guide them to the next level.
Competencies
- Basic knowledge of injection molding processes and machine functions
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Project Management.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Ethical Conduct.
- Time Management
- Injection Molding experience min 1-3 years
- Production planning and troubleshooting experience
- Technical leadership and understanding
- Minimum 3 years automotive experience required
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates between manufacturing and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines as well as interfacing with the operation of machinery on the floor.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may require:
- Will require frequent standing and use of hands and arms
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and frequently bend and twist from the waist
Frequently required to use hand and finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Sometimes travel to our external trainer may be required.
Required Education and Experience
- Basic mechanical aptitude and manufacturing plant experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
- 3 years’ maintenance experience, understanding of injection molding machine systems and processing, basics robotics experience including program touch ups.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
