Die Tech Change Associate / Lead Tech - 2nd Shift

KASAI NORTH AMERICA; Gluckstadt (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Gluckstadt, Mississippi, is looking for a Lead Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for the setup and troubleshooting of machinery while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. You will also organize work for efficient operations and train new employees as needed. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, and mechanical abilities are essential. Physical capability to lift at least 40lbs is required. Overtime work and flexibility in shifts may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all processes, equipment, preventative maintenance, safety, and housekeeping of the assigned work area.
• Organizes work for smooth operations and analyzes problems.
• Responsible for processing and trouble shooting of all machines.

Skills

Proper part inspection and defect detection

Part handling and color changes

Sound mechanical abilities

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

Reports To:

Group Leader / Supervisor/Manager

Description

Under the direction of the group leader, supervisor or manager the lead technician is responsible for the processing, setup and trouble shooting of the machines in their assigned work area. They are responsible for ensuring adherence to safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies, procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all processes, equipment, preventative maintenance, safety and housekeeping of the assigned work area and meeting established procedures and standards.
• Organizes work for smooth operations, analyze problems, implements solutions and reports process and equipment problems to the group leader, supervisor or manager.
• Responsible for processing and trouble shooting of all machines in their area, training techniques of new employees, and assisting other areas in trouble shooting and processing as required.
• Supports all established rules, regulations, polices, and procedures are followed.
• Supports affective scrap and cost reduction programs.
• Performs a variety of activities requiring communication and support to other employees.
• Must be able and capable to work any shift assigned and must be able to work overtime as required.
• Should be able to perform other jobs in assigned work area in case of employee absence or additional requirements.
• May be required to travel on company business.

Education

• High School Education or GED

Experience

• Understand roles and responsibilities of injection mold operator.

Skills

• Proper part inspection and defect detection, part handling and color changes.

Training specific to placement into position

• N/A

Other

• Able to lift at least 40lbs
• Have sound mechanical abilities

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of the position.Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor