Set-up Technician

Veka-South-i; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VEKA Terrell plant is seeking a qualified production worker to support daily changeovers by following VEKA standards for safety and quality. You will prepare extrusion lines, exchange tanks, clean filters, and set up weather strip insertion tooling to keep production running smoothly.

You will work with teammates to drive continuous improvement on changeovers, record data in the BDE system, perform visual inspections, maintain clean work areas, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• GED, High School Education, or Previous Work Experience.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid VEKA forklift and crane license.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. Review Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to VEKA safety and quality standards.
• Efficiently prepare extrusion lines for production applications, including exchanging 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 accurate data in BDE database to drive performance and key decisions.
• Conduct visual inspection of finished changeover.
• Maintain housekeeping of assigned work area.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Organizing

Verbal Communication

Working Under Pressure

Drive & Initiative

Flexibility

Timeliness

Precision Tooling

Continuous Improvement

Teamwork

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

Precision Tooling Setup

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.