Process Technician - 2nd shift

Socket.dev; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job Promotional Opportunities and much

Job summary

US Farathane in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Process Technician on 2nd shift to ensure machines run and processes stay in control. You will start up equipment, respond to alarms, and maintain optimal performance across plastic injection molding lines.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in plastics processing with mold setup and troubleshooting experience, and a solid commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Plastic injection molding background with at least 3 years in plastics processing.
• Experience with mold setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance on automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Start up and run production machines on 2nd shift.
• Respond to machine, robot, and equipment alarms promptly.
• Maintain optimum machine and robot performance.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material issues.
• Report issues to the Production Supervisor for escalation.
• Complete Process Verification, Tool Reports, and Mistake Proof checks.
• Manage die change activities not handled by a Die Setter.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment stations.
• Follow OSHA, safety rules and USF policies.
• Support continuous improvement ideas.

Skills

Mold setup

Troubleshooting

Plastics processing

Job description

US Farathane is 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 Farathane has 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.

Job Location

Auburn Hills, MI

This role is on 2nd shift

The shift hours are 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Shift Differential

$0.75/hr

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 all die change activities not done by a Die Setter.
• 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
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.