1st Shift Assembly Technician - D

Hoffer Plastics • South Elgin, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hoffer Plastics is seeking Assembly Technicians for the 1st shift. The Assembly Technician is responsible for molding parts in accordance with internal and external customer requirements, including machine and auxiliary equipment set up, and process parameter input. This role also involves maintaining a neat and orderly work area according to 5S standards, adhering to safety policies, and working from verbal and written instructions using company production software. The position is classified into three levels (C, B, and A) based on skill and responsibility, with each level responsible for the aspects of the levels below it. Hoffer Plastics provides full training, extensive benefits, and unlimited career potential.

Requirements

• Minimum education of High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to successfully complete the “C” level Assembly Technician training requirements
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds on a semi-regular basis
• Must be able to stand / walk for an entire eight-hour shift
• Proficient in reading / writing English
• Computer proficient

Nice To Haves

• Ability to change and troubleshoot/make adjustments to the liner vision systems
• Able to enter daily production into IQMS
• Keeps current with new technology in assembly, auxiliary equipment, robots, etc.
• Show the ability to assume responsibilities of supervisor or foremen in their absence

Responsibilities

• Complete C level training curriculum
• Complete B level training curriculum during level C
• Perform material handler duties as assigned
• Use IQMS to move raw and finished parts to and from designated areas
• Use IQMS to clear pallet and add to pallet
• Weigh up and record machine scrap
• Assist on set up, and color changes to get machines running and meet production demands
• Set assembly machine process parameters with the assistance of a foreman, supervisor, A or B level assembly technician
• Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to identify defects
• Complete A level training curriculum during level B
• Ability to change programs on the liner vision systems
• Print and fill out foreman’s log
• Be able to do a set up change on all liner machines
• Able to fill out the daily operator machine assignments
• Able to correctly change and identify inventory amounts of raw parts after a job is completed
• Troubleshoot process, machine, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime
• Learn new technology as it is brought to manufacturing
• Works with Supervisor and/or Lead Molding Technician to identify ways to improve productivity and reduce scrap, defects, etc.
• Work with quality inspectors to identify defects and make good decisions relative to process changes
• Ability to change and troubleshoot/make adjustments to the liner vision systems
• Able to enter daily production into IQMS
• Keeps current with new technology in assembly, auxiliary equipment, robots, etc.
• Promote safety by abiding by all related policies and procedures and set a good example for others
• Helps maintain 5S and cleanliness in the Plant by doing assigned cleaning tasks and set a good example for others
• Show the ability to assume responsibilities of supervisor or foremen in their absence
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
• Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee’s annual eligible earnings
• Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED