What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician 2nd Shift position at Westfall-Technik HQ?
Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.
At our Willernie site (North St. Paul, aka MoldCraft), we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely attributed to our employees' skills and talents, which have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you'll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment in your future.
We are currently seeking a 2nd Shift Process Technician with the following qualifications :
Title : 2nd shift - Process Technician
Hours : M-TH : 3 : 30 pm - 1 : 30 am
Position : Full Time, Non-Exempt
Location : Willernie, MN (N. St. Paul)
Reports to : General Manager
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Process Technician is responsible for auditing, analyzing, and documenting key parameters of the molding process for all tools as well as measuring CTQ dimensions dictated by our control plans, working with the quality group and production technicians .
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Measure CTQ dimensions and conduct visual inspections per the control plan / blueprint to help qualify runs. Documenting activities in the event log
- Measure and analyze CTQ dimensions and input them into our SPC shop floor database. Documenting activities in the event log
- Collect and monitor key molding process parameters on all validated tools looking for trends, spikes or shifts in the process and inputting the data into our SPC shop floor database. Documenting activities in the event log
- Set-up, removal, and general maintenance of tooling including auxiliary equipment
- Ability to perform thorough quality checks and perform tasks with accuracy
- Basic tool repair and pull / set tools on molds
- Complete Reel and Lead Frame changes as required
- Load programs, set process parameters and / or troubleshoot presses and tooling as required
- Troubleshoot machine / process problems and correct in a timely manner
- Respond to machine alarms, make process and or mechanical adjustments, and notify appropriate personnel as the situation requires
- Provide continuous improvement and productivity ideas
- Monitor materials, systems, equipment, and operations by practice 6s and Lean manufacturing principles
- Monitor, start, and stop work orders in IQMS
- Complete Sample runs as necessary
- Ability to multi-task
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced and team environment
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is at a manufacturing facility with moderate noise levels. Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
WHAT YOU"LL LOVE ABOUT US :
Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV / AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment
Salary : $18 - $26