Urethane Casting Technician (2–10 PM)

Fenner Precision Polymers; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers in Manheim, PA is seeking a Casting Technician responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring machines to produce urethane cast slab stock. The role requires adherence to ISO work instructions and safety protocols while ensuring production targets are met.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related experience. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 2pm–10pm, with opportunities to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Loads drums of materials in ovens and on rotators, prepares reinforcement fabric, colors, and other components for production use.
• Operates mixing pots to produce a variety of different type mixes according to run specifications.
• Sets up urethane application system and sets press operational conditions according to run specifications.
• Operates casting machine while making various adjustments to meet quality and production criteria; uses micrometers and/or other gauges to establish and maintain quality requirements during the entire product run; cuts test samples for QA as required; sews on reinforcement rolls and maintains Teflon release belts as needed; operates and maintains flash trimming and automatic take-up reel equipment during the production run.
• Unloads completed cast rolls and post cures same according to run specifications; moves finished goods to storage area; transports incoming raw materials from shipping dock and maintains Casting raw materials storage area.
• Cleans machine, posts, and pumps of excess urethane at the end of the production run or as otherwise required.
• Records processing information on Work Orders as required; disposes of processing scrap and records scrap information as required
• Keeps up to date on all ISO Work Instructions and signs off on same in a timely manner
• Makes accurate and timely entries on the JD Edwards shop floor control system
• Reports quality and processing problems to supervisor
• Follows written procedures and maintains a clean work area by completing the daily cleanup checklist
• Supports Continuous Improvement and the Lean Initiative
• Supports the department by performing other tasks of equal to or lesser job grades as required.
• Works in other departments as required.
• Maintain and promote Fenner Drives Values and Behaviors at all times.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fenner Precision Polymers in Manheim, PA is seeking a Casting Technician responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring machines to produce urethane cast slab stock. The role requires adherence to ISO work instructions and safety protocols while ensuring production targets are met.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related experience. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 2pm–10pm, with opportunities to support continuous improvement