Process Technician - US Farathane - OJT

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Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Process Technician - US Farathane - OJT

austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Note: This is an OJT (on the job training) position available through Workforce Solutions Capital Area. All candidates will be considered after program eligibility is confirmed.

    ** ** ** ** ** BSU Consultant - Jin Yan**********

    U.S. Farathane

    **** Job Description

    Job Title: Process Technician

    Department: Manufacturing

    Reports To: Production Manager

    FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

    SUMMARY Directly responsible to ensure that all machines are running and all processes are in control and running to standard at all times.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    • Responsible for machine start-ups
    • First response to all machine, robot, thermolater and secondary equipment alarms.
    • Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency
    • Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems
    • Report to Production Supervisor any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
    • Responsible for the accurate completion of Process Verification, Tool Reports and Mistakeproofing Checksheets as required.
    • Responsible for all die change activities not done by a Die Setter.
    • Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all Thermolaters, Robot Control Stations, DME units etc.
    • Ensures proper care of all equipment especially the managing and proper disposal of all purgings.
    • Responsible for continuous improvement (ideas and suggestions)
    • Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations
    • Responsible for following all USF policies and procedures.

    QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Plastic Injection molding background with a minimum of three years experience in plastics processing. Must be experienced in mold set-ups, trouble shooting, exposure to maintenance problems and be familiar with state-of-the-art controls on machines and robots.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to do simple math; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Also, the ability to add positive and negative numbers. Able to calculate and understand percentages and basic department budget information.

    REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to drive a forklift truck. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.