6Q31 - Production - Other - PROT - PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Colonial Group; Gallaway (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Gallaway, TN is seeking a Process Technician responsible for the beginning set-up and automation processes for production, with emphasis on improving productivity, efficiency and utilization. You will communicate with shift supervision, coordinate materials, respond to alarms, and support continuous improvement initiatives while complying with safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and plastics manufacturing experience, and willingness to work non-standard

Qualifications

• High school graduate with two years plastics manufacturing experience or technical training on injection molding machines/automation preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; fill out simple forms.
• Ability to add/subtract two-digit numbers and solve practical problems with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with shift Supervisor and other departments regarding quality, equipment, instructions and productivity.
• Coordinate warehouse activities to maintain raw materials and outgoing pallets.
• Respond to machine alarms and take corrective action on quality issues, processing and equipment repairs.
• Actively participate in Total Housekeeping Management.
• Provide technical assistance to maintain productivity to meet scheduling and quality requirements.
• Assist in shift operations and contribute ideas for continuous improvement and special projects.
• Comply with EPA, MSDS, Lockout-Tagout, and all safety standards; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and interpreting documents

Math skills

Problem solving

Attendance and shift hours flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Injection molding machines

Automation equipment

Job description

TITLE: Process Technician

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for the beginning set-up and/or automation processes for production, with emphasis on measures to increase productivity, efficiency and utilization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent and two years of prior plastics manufacturing experience; one year of technical training on injection molding machines and/or automation equipment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to fill out simple forms
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form
• Mechanical aptitude required
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with the shift Supervisor, other departments and other shifts in regard to part quality, equipment, special instructions, corrective action and productivity.
• Coordinate warehouse activities to maintain raw materials and outgoing pallets.
• Respond to machine alarms and take corrective action involving quality issues, processing and or minor machine, mold and auxiliary equipment repairs.
• Actively participate in Total Housekeeping Management.
• Provide technical assistance in maintaining expected levels of productivity in order to fulfill scheduling and quality requirements.
• Assist in shift operations as necessary and be proactive in contributing creative and/or innovative ideas for continuous improvement in addition to assistance with special projects as assigned.
• Complies with government regulations in adherence of EPA, MSDS, Lock/out-Tag/Out and all other proper safety standards
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Inside environmental conditions protected from weather conditions, not necessarily temperature conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually very loud and requires hearing protection.