Lead Process Technician

Prism Plastics, Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Plastics, Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Lead Process Technician for the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift.

You will oversee shift operations, ensure peak productivity, and manage mold changes while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, experience with molding processes, and a drive to improve efficiency and product quality. You will coordinate with teams, monitor process limits, and lead hand-offs with the next shift, ensuring material readiness and

Responsibilities

• Oversee/Manage your specific shifts operations.
• Assure plant floor is operating at peak productivity, as evidenced by a safe, clean and accident free environment.
• Thorough and quick mold changes.
• Successful startup, bucket length and shutdown quality.
• Maximize the shifts GPPH (good parts per hour) output.
• Assure thorough parting line cleanings are performed at least once per shift, more depending on the product.
• Assure product quality through machine process limits, machine auto reject alarms, and part inspection to the control plan.
• Adhere to the First and Last Shot Check sheet; perform Control Plan Checks with Quality Reporting via data systems.
• Establish limits and guidelines for approved processes; monitor processes.
• Participate in Manufacturing Team Meetings and monthly Quality Operating System meetings; communicate metrics to direct reports.
• Complete shift hand-off to the next shift/customer with materials ready for at least four hours into the next shift and a clean, organized floor at hand-off.
• Complete employee evaluations for subordinates; establish and evaluate effectiveness of work instructions; look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Job description

Prism Plastics, Inc. As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

2nd Shift Lead Process Technician - 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee/Manage your specific shifts operations.
• Assure plant floor is operating at peak productivity, as exhibited by: A safe, clean and accident free environment.
• Thorough and quick mold changes.
• Successful startup, bucket length and shutdown quality.
• Maximize the shifts GPPH (good parts per hour) output.
• Assure thorough parting line cleanings are performed at least once per shift, more depending on the specific product.
• Assure product quality through the use of machine process limits, machine auto reject alarms, and part inspection to the control plan.
• This is accomplished through the use of: Strict adherence to the First and Last Shot Check sheet.
• Control Plan Checks, with Quality Reporting via Attribute or Variable Data Systems.
• Established limits and guidelines for approved process – Process Monitoring.
• Participation in both the Manufacturing Team Meetings and the monthly Quality Operating System meetings, as well as communicating metrics and their impact on them to your direct reports.
• Successful shift hand-off to your customer (the next shift), by: Assuring raw materials (resin, components and packaging) are in place for a minimum of four hours into the next shift.
• Assuring the floor is clean and organized at shift hand-off.
• Assuring the floor is in control and not starting the next shift in an out-of control state.
• Stay until which time the above items are covered, and/or the next shift (your customer) approves your departure.
• Complete employee evaluations for subordinates.
• Establish, Maintain and Evaluate effectiveness of authored work instructions.
• Looking for ways to continuously improve all areas related to manufacturing.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of new processes, including, but not limited to the following: Molding Process Setup (In Mold Rheology, 95% fill at transfer, etc.)
• Robot Programming and Modification Cell setup (Tooling, Material Drying, Hot Runner, TCU, etc.)
• Assist in Preliminary and Final Tooling Reviews.
• Assist in quality related tasks (sorting, increased inspection, GR&R’s, Cpk Studies, etc.) as required.
• Assist in warehouse management (raw and finished goods movement).
• Assist in the maintenance of tooling and equipment as required.
• Assist in pulling finished goods materials for shipment as required.
• Assist in other job-related activities to help support a clean, safe and affective organization.

Training and Work Experience Preferred

• A minimum of five years of applicable work experience.
• Experience with computer and/or computer related systems.
• Robotics and/or automation experience.
• Decoupled molding by R.J.G. (preferred)

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Computer Training (preferred).
• Robotic and/or Automation Training (preferred).
• Decoupled molding by R.J.G. (preferred) Frequency Code: Never 0% Occasionally 1-33% Frequently 34-66% Regularly 67 - 100%

Essential Physical Demands

• Activity Frequency Standing Walking Sitting Using hands to finger, handle or touch Reach above shoulders Climb or balance Stoop, kneel or crouch Talk or hear Taste or smell Use foot/feet to operate machine
• Weight to be lifted or force exerted: Up to 15 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 75 pounds Up to 100 pounds (with assistance) More than 100 pounds (with assistance)

Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Tools/Equipment Used

• Phones, computer, internet, calculator, copier, printers, scanner, fax machine

Work Environment

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Work in high, precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals (metal cleaning compounds)
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Extreme cold (non-weather)
• Extreme heat (non-weather)
• Risk of electrical shock
• Work with explosives
• Risk of radiation
• Vibration
• Work/job related travel

Noise Exposure

• Very Quiet
• Quiet Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise
• Very Loud Noise

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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