Process Technician

C.L. Smith Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Paid time off 3 weeks

8 company holidays

401(k)

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision included)

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Job summary

Lyons Blow Molding in Missouri is seeking a Process Technician to maintain and develop manufacturing processes, increasing machine efficiencies and reducing costs.

Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing process equipment, testing materials and products for quality, and collaborating with Plant Engineer to implement improvements and new systems. You will also train operators and assist with production changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and improving manufacturing processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery and identify root causes.
• Collaborative approach with maintenance and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist PM to ensure adherence to Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Collaborate on new systems and processes to limit non-conforming products.
• Track and measure production improvements with Plant Engineer.
• Perform machine changes and assist with production duties as needed.
• Participate in maintenance coverage and KPI reviews.

Skills

Machine troubleshooting

Process improvement

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance coordination

Production support

Job description

Sign on/Retention Bonus: $500

PTO: 3 Weeks annually

Become a part of the new LBM culture. We are now partnered with Novvia Group! Fun family work environment.

Shift:

Rotating 7pm to 7:30am

Benefits:

Paid vacation and personal time, 8 company holidays, 401(k), health insurance (medical, dental, vision), $500 hire on bonus!

Job Objective:

Maintain and develop processes to increase machine efficiencies and improve profits for Lyons Blow Molding. Responsible for providing the overall process design and measures for improvement of manufacturing, thereby increasing productivity and improving manufacturing costs. Duties also include maintaining and repairing process equipment, test materials and products for quality, and monitor production processes for improvement.

Job Description

• Assists Technical Manager to ensure adherence to the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Assists Plant Engineer as required for New Product Qualification (currently focusing on efforts maintenance vs. process engineering).
• Collaborates with Maintenance and Production on the implementation of new systems and processes to limit the reoccurrence of non-conforming products.
• Provide input on new jobs and running in new molds.
• Track and measure all production improvement processes with Plant Engineer.
• Implement continuous improvements in the Machine Shop for added mold performance.
• Displays competency at Process Tech level (completes necessary training to demonstrate capability at that level).
• Required to perform production duties as needed.
• Machine troubleshooting
• Job change-overs
• Collaborate with Plant Engineer on machine enclosure project.
• Assist Plant Engineer in daily variable studies and process improvement projects.
• Assist Plan Engineer in production and maintenance management.
• Participate in the maintenance coverage program as required.
• Perform plant-wide conveyor analysis project.
• Closely monitor spending budget, quality, and safety to ensure the plant is meeting established targets.
• Monthly Review of KPI's with LBM team.
• Assist in training Operators and Machine Tenders.

Relationships and Roles:

Internal / External Cooperation Proactively establishes and maintains effective working team relationships with all personnel, support departments and management levels. Maintains a strong work ethic to maintain competitive positioning and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Lyons Blow Molding is a division of C.L.Smith. Our production facility manufactures plastic containers through an extrusion blow molding process. As a family-owned business for over forty years, C.L. Smith adheres to one simple mission: To Make Our Customer's Lives Easier. And we achieve this by working tirelessly to provide quality products at the best price, supported by exceptional service and attention to customer needs. We exist to serve our customers...many of whom have been loyal customers for years.