Technician Supervisor

Cambro Manufacturing Co.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 46,741 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Cambro Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Technician Supervisor in Huntington Beach, California. This hands-on role involves supervising up to 15 technicians in Pultrusion molding processes and ensuring safety and productivity. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the molding process and strong leadership skills.

The successful applicant will coordinate activities, train new hires, and maintain high-quality standards while fostering a team-focused environment. A high school diploma and experience in the molding field are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Pultrusion molding process, materials, molds, and machinery.
• Ability to lead a team and resolve technical issues.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in all aspects of molding.
• Train new technicians on Pultrusion molding machines.
• Enforce department safety and production procedures.

Skills

Pultrusion molding process

Leadership

Communication (verbal & written)

Problem solving

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification (desirable)

Job description

## Technician SupervisorApplylocations: Huntington Beach, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-101342**WORK SHIFT:**Third Shift (United States of America)**JOB DESCRIPTION:**This hands-on position will supervise and direct all levels of Composite (Pultrusion) set-up technicians and any persons in contact with Pultrusion molds and molding process. This position is responsible for mold changes (scheduling staff), mold process control, mold change component inventory, productivity, part quality, safety, cleanliness and organization. He/she must be able to review the daily production schedule and set priorities based on customer requirements and resources available. He/she must be able to coordinate activities with various positions and personnel in the Composite molding department as well as with supporting department personnel to accomplish specific assigned goals and objectives. He/she will also be the key trainer for all new technicians in the use and setup of Pultrusion molding machines and equipment.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**· Hands-on supervision (will supervise and assist with all aspect of molding).· Supervisory responsibility for up to 15 employees assigned to his/her area.· Works effectively as a member of a team and also autonomously, often in a limited supervisory role.· Willing to learn and adapt to new methods, procedures, principles, disciplines, goals and objectives.· Leads, trains, assist in identifying equipment issues and motivate personnel as required.· Complete the duties of an area supervisor specified by Cambro’s operating structure, including but not limited to (reporting, review, MOS procedures, disciplinary write-up, training and training and time studies).· Set-up, start-up, processing, and process troubleshooting of various types of thermoset Pultrusion molds, machines and resins to ensure efficient production of quality products. Also may require occasional activity in material handling, blending, maintenance, assembly, packaging and inventory control.· Assist management, engineering department, mold maintenance, scheduling and quality control departments to perform mold/material testing.· Monitors and enforces department safety and production procedures.· Communicates with prior and oncoming shifts to give work assignments and expectations to achieve plan.· Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.· Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.· Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.· Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.· Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.· Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.· Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).· Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team. · Other duties as needed or required. **ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**· Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area. Will work with other shifts to resolve housekeeping issues.· May also be required to perform the duties of packaging personnel if needed to support production department therefore should know the pre-required duties, responsibilities and skills of that position.· May act as Back-up Manager when manager is out.· Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.· Excellent knowledge of the Pultrusion molding process, materials, molds, and machinery.· Ability to calculate figures and amounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Some basic computer skills are required for documentation and record keeping of test/run data· Reasoning ability/Communication both verbal & written· Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Trained to handle emergency response and first aid situations· Certification for forklift desirable but not necessary.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**· Demonstrated ability to lead a group of people to accomplish a predetermined goal.· Knowledge to perform all aspects of the WIP Assembler, Machine Operator, and all Set-up Technician levels.· Bi-Lingual in Spanish Preferred· Two years of Composite molding experience specifically in the area of set-up, start-up and processing of thermoset Pultrusion molding. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers of an organization.· Certificates, Licenses, Registrations pertaining to job function desirable**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**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.Supervisor Operations**COMPENSATION RANGE:**$33.93 - $36.00Salary may vary based on experience.CAMBRO is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.