Jackson 3rd Shift Process Technician Level 1

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for starting up machines, keeping machines running, mold set-up including all secondary inserts and/or equipment; ensure materials and components are available for production operations.   Assist with creating a culture of accountability and customer first attitude.  Standard work: 1- Start presses, 2 – Respond to machine alarms, and 3 – Help with set ups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Committed to the Mission of Nicolet Plastics LLC to be our customers first choice for injection molded and additive components.
• Model and promote the Values of Nicolet Plastics LLC – Committed, Problem Solvers, Integrity, Collaborative.
• Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Team Member Handbook and as trained during the various safety-related training programs. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and managers/supervisors. Properly uses all personal protective equipment
• Set-up basic open and closed molds as well as more complex molds with multiple core pulls, auxiliary hydraulics and manifolds
• Reduce down time and optimize cycle time, including programming and setting up
• Work with Quality, Engineering, and Tool Room to ensure machine is producing desired part
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• Makes all necessary machine adjustments during start-ups and maintains consistent machine operation and product quality in terms of customer specifications
• Communicate with the team lead to fix molding, press, equipment, and quality issues
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes while conducting mold set-up
• Understand start up and shut down procedures necessary to minimize downtime and equipment wear and tear
• Able to load a saved program, step through and start robots
• Ensure manufacture of the correct part, and material requirement by referencing the work order and material list.
• Coordinate mold change priority and production schedule with set-up team members.
• Ensure molds are installed securely, safely and are production ready.
• Stage material requirements for production operations.
• Prepare upcoming mold changes and auxiliary equipment for production operations.
• Purge material from press in timely fashion, following purge process, and ensuring safe working environment.
• Complete production operations with mold tear-down, clean-up of presses; placement of secondary equipment and inserts in assigned locations.
• Perform walk through with previous shift and oncoming shift Process Technician and/or team members.
• Conduct press audits to ensure injection molding processes are adhered to
• Assist with skills auditing and/or competency evaluations of setup team members
• Perform basic maintenance as necessary to ensure part quality and an efficient process
• Verify alarm settings to ensure the injection molding process is in control
• Respond to machine alarms
• Read and interpret prints
• Reliable attendance as per agreed to work schedule
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• A minimum of three years of related experience
• Moderate understanding of the injection molding process
• Strong analytical, mathematical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills
• Good oral and communication skills to collaborate in a team environment
• Basic computer skills required
• AIM, Paulson, and/or RJG certifications and/or willingness to obtain certification
• Training within Industry – Job Relations required

COMPETENCIES

• Quality orientation
• Decision making/problem solving
• Communication
• Initiative (self starter)
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skill/ Work Standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk 90% of time; walk, handle tools, or controls; communicate and listen (hear). The employee is frequently required to squat/kneel, reach, push, pull, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move parts, supplies, etc. weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or move items weighing 60 pounds. Be able to handle, grasp, and perform repetitive motion.  Must also have eye/hand/foot coordination.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment; moderate to high levels of dirt, noise, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, fumes, chemicals/solvents, and electrical hazards.  Ability to work in varying temperatures, including working outdoors as needed.  Occasional work in an office environment with use of computer and other standard office equipment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc. is to be worn as applicable throughout entire shift.