6Q31 - Production - Other - PROT - PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Inteplast Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group in Kentucky is seeking a Process Technician to support the beginning set-up and automation of production lines, with emphasis on productivity, efficiency and utilization. The candidate should have a high school diploma and plastics experience, with training on injection molding or automation preferred.

Responsibilities include communicating with the shift Supervisor, coordinating materials, responding to machine alarms, maintaining safety standards and contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with two years in plastics manufacturing; injection molding/automation training preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals; fill out simple forms.
• Basic math: add/subtract two-digit numbers.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret written, oral, diagram or scheduled instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours and manage job-related stress.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with shift Supervisor and other departments about quality, equipment and productivity.
• Coordinate warehouse activities to maintain raw materials and pallets.
• Respond to machine alarms and take corrective action for quality, processing, or minor equipment issues.
• Actively participate in Total Housekeeping Management.
• Provide technical assistance to maintain productivity and 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and interpreting instructions

Basic arithmetic

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

6Q31 - Production - Other - PROT - PROCESS TECHNICIAN

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.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement .