Technician - Kilgore

THE CLOSURE SYSTEMS COMPANIES INC; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Closure Systems International, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician with a focus on molding processes and quality control. The role requires the ability to minimize waste, troubleshoot molding equipment, and perform daily checks to keep production on track.

The candidate should have 2 years of plastics experience preferred, strong mechanical aptitude, and good teamwork and communication skills. A safety-first mindset and adherence to job sheet specifications are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years plastics experience preferred.
• Teamwork and effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards; follow job sheet specifications.

Responsibilities

• Minimize waste and prevent pollution in the manufacturing process.
• Analyze causes of minor problems on molding machines and implement fixes.
• Install and adjust water hoses, shielding, and auxiliary equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot material loading system and understand machine gauges, timers, and controls.
• Perform daily machine checks and material checks; monitor for downtime and efficiency.
• Coordinate with supervisor and technicians; report issues promptly.
• Conduct color changes to minimize downtime and ensure quality.
• Operate walk-behind lifts and maintain clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description:The Technician position requires experience and skill in molding technology. This position ensures that molds produce products within customer specifications, perform minor troubleshooting, and intervene to ensure the process flow is running smoothly. This position requires a moderate level of mechanical ability and a general knowledge of the CSI product process flow, materials requirements, and customer specifications. While performing this role, the technician must keep scrap at a minimum, ensure that safety & quality standards are specifically followed, and ensure that all materials used in the process match job sheet specifications. 2 years plastics experience preferred.Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for minimizing waste and preventing pollution to protect the environment.Analyzes causes of minor problems on molding machines.Installs water hoses, shielding, and auxiliary equipment.Understands and troubleshoots material loading system.Must be able to shut down, pull runner, and restart molding machines and perform these tasks efficiently with minimum downtime.Performs color changes efficiently to minimize downtime, scrap, and avoid customer complaints.Must be able to perform a thorough daily machine check in a timely manner.Perform a daily material check.Understand all machine gauges, timers, and controls.Checks machines thoroughly before approaching Supervisor or Technician.Keep Supervisor informed of all problems during the shift.Salvages parts and raw materials to reduce waste.Communication: must work closely with Supervisor, Technician and fellow employees.May only make adjustments on molding machines (within setup sheet parameters) when instructed to do so by a Supervisor or Technician.LOTO (Lock out, Tag out) Training is required; must follow all safety procedures and requirements.Be aware and understand emergency procedures.Must be able to access and navigate all required training topics in Safety, Quality, Communication page, Monday Reports, IFE/IFO reporting and Job Ob reporting per scheduleThe position requires the employee to be trained in the use of walk behind type lifts. The employee must pass both a written and driving test.The position requires use of a computer/computer screen, accurate data entry, and keyboarding/mouse skills. Visual acuity is required to read box labels overhead for inventory accuracy.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneEducational and Other Skills Requirements:High School DiplomaPreferred experience in Plastics Manufacturing environmentTeamwork, positive communication with others, and team problem solving are required. Written communication must follow CSI standards and values. This position requires frequent verbal and written communication with all employees and management at the facility.The candidate helps provide a safe workplace by assisting in developing, promoting and following practices which prevent injury and meet legal safety requirements.Follows all food safety guidelines while on the manufacturing floor; Reports any deviation from food safety protocol to the functionally responsible personnel.The candidate helps provide a safe work place by assisting in developing, promoting and following practices which prevent injury and meet legal safety requirementsAdditional information:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Closure Systems International, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.About Us:Closure Systems International Inc (CSI) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative closures for a wide range of applications in consumer and industrial markets. In addition to high quality closures and capping equipment, CSI provides unparalleled customer and technical services for high-speed application systems. Major categories served include carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, juices, isotonics, teas, adult beverages, dairy, foods, pharmaceutical and automotive fluids.CSI’s cutting-edge closure solutions help customers maximize profits by increasing the marketability of their brands and optimizing their total cost of operations. From reducing the impact of manufacturing operations to an industry-leading suite of sustainable closure profiles, CSI’s sustainability expertise and sustainable product offerings ensure customers stay on top of market trends and consumer demands.CSI is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, and produces 50+ billion closures annually across its 11 manufacturing sites.