Process Tech - 2nd Shift

The Process Tech is responsible for ensuring that production rates and quality standards meet or exceeds customer expectations and/or requirements. These results are attained by continually seeking to improve the process to meet company KPI’s and ensure smooth and efficient production operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of the rotational molding process, including secondary operations, and demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot issues that arise within any production process.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Dedicates approximately 20% of day performing in process inspection on production parts.
• Dedicates approximately 10% of day performing administrative tasks. An example of this would be interacting with the ERP System and updating daily metric boards on the production floor.
• Leads process improvement initiatives aimed at meeting company objectives (KPI’s as it relates to safety, quality, delivery and cost).
• Has the appropriate level of continuous improvement knowledge to successfully train others in continuous improvement activities.
• Has the knowledge and ability to effectively train others in all aspects of the rotational molding process, including secondary operations, and give feedback to manufacturing employees.
• Sets up processing parameters for changes to product on the machines and ensures product is made to customer specifications.
• Is heavily involved in new projects and project set-up, successfully interacting and working closely with engineering and the quality manager.
• Has the knowledge and qualifications to perform general job duties of the machine and secondary operators as needed to ensure smooth operations (covering breaks or absences).
• Gives appropriate work direction to shop floor employees.
• May be asked to work other shifts besides normal work shift.
• Become forklift certified.
• Be a champion of shop floor safety, always pursuing safe equipment, work practices, and behaviors.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to perform critical thinking and complex problem solving.
• Successful team builder.
• Motivates and establishes a strong leadership persona with all employees.
• Successful communicator both written and verbal with all organizational levels.
• Leads through example in all areas.
• Builds a culture of trust.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Experience and/or Training: 3 - 5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience

Licenses/Certificates: No requirements

Technology/Equipment: Demonstrated knowledge in the use of current technology, Microsoft office products, and other manufacturing software

PHYSICAL and MENTAL DEMANDS:

• This position spends most of the time standing and walking.
• It is necessary for this position to intermittently climb stairs throughout the day.
• 50 lbs. occasional lifting
• 25 lbs. frequent lifting
• Manual dexterity is required to perform normal day to day functions
• Must demonstrate patience in order to successfully work through frustrating challenges and always present oneself in a calm professional manner.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The main working environment for this position is a standard manufacturing plant environment.

The plant environment is climate controlled in some areas, however, will include exposure to heat and hot surfaces, cold, noise and odors. Personal protective equipment is required in appropriate areas. There may also be intermittent exposure to fumes, moving mechanical parts, and tool vibration.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual would encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.