Process Technician

US-Farathan; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Farathane in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Process Technician to ensure machines run and processes stay in control at all times. The role requires a plastics injection molding background with at least three years of experience.

You will start up machines, respond to alarms, optimize efficiency, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement while adhering to safety and company policies. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Three years of plastics processing experience in injection molding.
• Experience with mold setups, troubleshooting, and machine/robot controls.

Responsibilities

• Start-ups of machines.
• First response to machine, robot, thermolater and secondary equipment alarms.
• Ensure machines and robots run at optimum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems.
• Report to Production Supervisor any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
• Complete Process Verification, Tool Reports and Mistake Proof Check sheets as required.
• Maintain appearance of Thermolaters, Robot Control Stations, DME units, etc.
• Care for all equipment and manage disposal of purgings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement ideas and suggestions.
• Follow OSHA and safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to USF policies and procedures.

Skills

Plastic Injection molding

Mold set-ups

Troubleshooting

Process control

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Position:Process Technician

Location: Sterling Heights - Merrill Road, MI

Job Id:2030

# of Openings:1

US Farathaneis seeking an experiencedProcess Technician.This position is directly responsible for ensuring that all machines are running and all processes are in control and running to standard at all times.

US Farathanehas been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for machine start-ups.
• First response to all machine, robot, thermolater and secondary equipment alarms.
• Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems.
• Report to Production Supervisor any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of Process Verification, Tool Reports and Mistake Proof Check sheets as required.
• Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all Thermolaters, Robot Control Stations, DME units etc.
• Ensures proper care of all equipment especially the managing and proper disposal of all purgings.
• Responsible for continuous improvement (ideas and suggestions).
• Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations.
• Responsible for following all USF policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Plastic Injection molding background with a minimum of three years of experience in plastics processing.
• Must be experienced in mold set-ups, trouble shooting, exposure to maintenance problems and be familiar with state-of-the-art controls on machines and robots.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These physical requirements include:

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.