Casting Technician - 2nd Shift

Fenner Precision Polymers•Manheim, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Casting Technician is responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring essential machines in the department to produce Urethane Cast Slab Stock. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday; 2pm-10pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (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.
Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
Attend required EHS training
Wear the required PPE at all times
Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.