Extrusion Technician- Days

RESCHCOR INC•Bristol, IN

2d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a tiered position and is overall responsible for being the technical leader, being able to trouble shoot and drive down scrap. This job will require executing the daily plan set forth by business needs while fostering a work environment that supports safety, quality, productivity, teamwork, training and development, and the overall Reschcor culture. Position Overview Ensures effective employee relations and provides employee coaching and manufacturing development. Balances safety, quality, productivity, and morale to achieve positive results within the cell. Works to continuously improve in all areas. Assists with achieving daily production requirements and accurately reporting these results. Participates in and actively supports the facility safety systems. Understands and utilizes the Quality Management system. Troubleshooting machinery/equipment. Follow up on production and quality issues with direction of Shift Supervisor and Production Manager and Quality Manager. Responsible for using a percentage of regrind back into the profiles as deemed acceptable by the BOM. Practices 5s and lean manufacturing principles and is responsible to assure that lean practices are being maintained within the cell. Lead Technicians will need to enjoy working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Proficient with basic arithmetic, algebra, statistical calculations, and metrology including rulers, tape measures, and calipers.
Strong organizational skills
Strong ability to problem solve
Technical knowledge of extrusion
Demonstrated strong leadership skills
Must possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact within all levels of the organization.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, walk up and down stairs and lift up to 50 pounds.
Available to work a 12 hour rotation schedule: working 4 days one week and 3 days the next week

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastics is preferred but not required.
Experience working within ERP system, preferably IQMS
Lean manufacturing or six sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Read and follow Reschcor Parameters/Prints/Quality Plans/Packaging Documentation
Calculate with basic arithmetic and metrology using rulers, tape measures, calipers
Read and follow routing information for work orders
Clean out Loaders/Blenders/Dryers
Purge, cleanout, bump screws on extruders properly
Remove and install simple dies and sizing in tanks with instruction
Setup and operate common downstream equipment with instruction
Clean out production line grinders and apply labeling properly
Load hoppers and hand mix material into extruders (Main and Co-Extruder)
Set extruder temperatures and start extruder warm up procedure
Basic understanding of and ability to follow tool routing procedure
Management of raw material usage at the extrusion lines
Setup and produce quality profiles on single or twin-screw extruding lines
Setup and produce quality profiles on downstream equipment for frequently run profiles
Follow processing parameters for commonly used materials
Follow setup and Dozuki instruction with limited assistance
String up and save common profiles with minimal scrap generated
Produce quality profiles with limited assistance of others
Problem solve issues and suggest continuous improvement activities
Train and develop jr lead technicians
Identify and assist in resolving safety and productivity issues