Process Tech (Nights)

Jimmy Jazz; Hospers (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz in Hospers, IA seeks a Process Technician to diagnose and resolve production issues, assist with machine setup and mold configurations, and ensure parts conform to specifications.

You will train operators, document procedures, and collaborate with QA and supervision to improve safety, efficiency, and product quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• GMP knowledge or related GMP procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication with employees and management
• Ability to perform basic data entry and math for production records

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve production processing problems; document steps taken
• Assist with machine setup, part placement, and mold configurations
• Train employees on proven procedures to improve production efficiency
• Collaborate with QA, supervisors and managers to ensure conformance to specs and safety standards

Job description

• Location 4010 Hospers Drive South,Hospers, IA, 51238,United States
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Description

• Diagnose, trouble-shoot, and resolve production processing problems, documenting process and steps taken to resolve. Perform and assists with needed adjustments.
• Use product knowledge and floor experience to assist with machine setup and part placement, identifying and responding to potential areas of concern.
• Aids in sampling new products. May include mold review, inspection, installation; running & finishing parts; set up configuration, fixturing; and coordinating results with QA, Managers, supervisors, etc. collaborating to ensure proper part is achieved. Assures part conformance.
• Assist supervisors and QA regarding quality of finished products/parts ensuring work instructions and specifications are followed, escalating appropriate concerns as necessary. After reviewing potential areas of concern, may include guiding operators on tips/techniques to ensure parts are produced according to specifications and quality requirements.
• Aid and provide direction/assistance regarding difficult parts. Areas of example would be stuck / warped parts, mold care, machine adjustments, graphic issues, etc.
• Train employees on proven and proper procedures and techniques for optimal part production and efficiency.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.
• Ensures safe operating procedures are followed (proper lifting technique and ergonomics, safe machine operation, usage of personal protective equipment, clean work areas, etc) raising issues as necessary. Recommends equipment design or process changes to eliminate safety hazards.
• Professionally and positively communicates with employees and management. Follows the designated “chain of command” when reporting information.
• Serves as a positive example to other employees through proper compliance of company policies; projecting enthusiasm about the company through positive interactions with others, including internal and external customers. Works hard to keep employee morale high and positive.

Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, &/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Familiar and proficient in GMP’s
• Must be proficient in operator job duties and responsibilities
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment, easily adapting to changing situations.
• Ability to create positive relationships with employees and management.
• Reads and comprehends written and verbal instructions. Effectively communicate with other employees within the company.
• Capacity to accurately complete basic production and employee related paperwork; comprehend and execute basic computing for data collection; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Aptitude to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Ability to operate power industrial trucks (forklifts, tractors, skid loaders, etc) safely and effectively.
• Uses basic maintenance equipment, and have proven record of mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to climb to varying heights.
• Ability to accurately enter production, shipping and general information into the computer system.
• Must be self-driven and able to work with limited or no supervision at times, however also possess the ability to receive direction from numerous individuals.

Summary

The Process Technician is a technical focal point for the Roto area with the ability to share knowledge, procedures and manufacturing tips to ensure effective and efficient product molding. Focuses on process/quality analysis to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Under direction of the supervisor, may also coordinate activities and provide guidance to the team regarding priorities, product preparation, mold configurations, inventory placement and general allocation of resources (personnel, machinery, materials, etc). Trains designated employees in processing tasks and solving machinery problems. Serves as a point of contact for area when the supervisor is unavailable.