Set-up Technician

Veka Ag; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VEKA is seeking a production changeover support role to assist on extrusion lines. You will adhere to safety and quality standards while preparing lines for production and exchanging calibration components and tooling as needed.

Tasks include cleaning water filters, setting up downstream tooling, and maintaining data in the BDE system. Work with team members to drive continuous improvement and ensure clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to obtain a VEKA forklift license and crane license.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to set up tooling for production.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to VEKA safety and quality standards.
• Prepare extrusion lines for production applications.
• Exchange calibration and downstream tanks.
• Clean water filters on lines leading to pumps.
• Setup weather strip insertion tooling and nail-fin punches.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to changeovers.
• Record data accurately in the BDE database.
• Conduct visual inspection of finished changeover.
• Maintain housekeeping of the work area.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizing

Verbal communication

Time management

Pressure tolerance

Initiative

Flexibility

Teamwork

Tool setup

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Prior work experience

Tools

Forklift license

Crane license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Support team members in completing daily changeovers by performing the following duties according to established VEKA standards. These standards enable us to provide a quality product/service to ensure our customer’s satisfaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Adhere to VEKA safety and quality standards

Efficiently prepare extrusion lines for production applications, which include the following tasks:

• -Exchange calibration and downstream tanks
• -Clean water filters on lines leading to pumps
• -Setup weather strip insertion tooling and nail-fin punches

Work directly with team members in driving continuous improvement initiatives that pertain to changeovers

Ensure the recording of accurate data through BDE database to drive performance and key decisions

Conduct visual inspection of finished changeover

Maintain housekeeping of assigned work area at all times

SECONDARY DUTIES:

All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Mechanical Aptitude, Organizing, Verbal Communication, Working Under Pressure, Drive & Initiative, Flexibility, Timeliness, Ability to Setup Precision Tooling to be used in a Production Process, Knowledge of the Continuous Improvement Process, Works Well with Team Members and Other Groups

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GED, High School Education, or Previous Work Experience. Must be able to obtain and hold a valid VEKA forklift and crane license.

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