Lead Material System Technician - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Under the direction of the Material Systems Supervisor, the Lead Material System Technician oversees the department and trains and assists in evaluating Material System Technicians. The role supports the proper mixing, grinding, and movement of raw materials used to produce injection-molded products. It also involves setting up, programming, operating, and performing minor maintenance on the material handling system, and controlling and identifying regrind, recyclable scrap, and waste scrap. The technician supports HellermannTyton’s Quality and EMS certifications by following corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements. The position works with material handling equipment and systems, including Novatec blenders, dryers, hoppers, grinder evacuation units, and related equipment. Responsibilities include material identification, inventory and transaction tracking, moisture testing, system troubleshooting, equipment cleaning, cycle counts, and coordinating maintenance needs. The role also supports production scheduling, verifies work orders and material logs, and maintains safe, clean, and organized material handling areas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency required.
- At least 1 year of manufacturing material handling experience; injection molding experience is preferred.
- Ability to perform basic math.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, and work for 8-hour shifts.
- Forklift experience required.
- Familiarity with computers and ability to perform basic data entry.
- Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed to meet customer needs.
- Ability to inspect production for quality defects.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to read and follow work orders.
- Ability to identify and label virgin material, regrind, recyclable scrap, and waste materials.
- Ability to use Microsoft Suite products.
- Ability to complete material transactions using an ERP system.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing material handling experience in an injection molding environment.
Responsibilities
- Train Material System Technicians in their job responsibilities, including proper grinding, material identification, reading work orders, and PPE use.
- Attend production scheduling meetings and prepare schedules for Material System Technicians.
- Read, follow, and verify work orders to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
- Identify and correctly label raw materials.
- Program, set up, and operate the material handling system, including blenders, dryers, hoppers, and grinder evacuation units.
- Troubleshoot and correct common material and material system problems.
- Change materials as required and complete material changes according to the production schedule and work order.
- Perform daily moisture tests using the MAX 4000XL Moisture Analyzer and document results.
- Clean and maintain material blenders, hoppers, dryers, grinders, pump filters, and related equipment.
- Verify closed-loop regrind systems are in place and working.
- Report material system maintenance needs to the maintenance department, including needs involving grinders, hoppers, the material system, and barrel evacuation units.
- Complete raw-material additions and subtractions in material transactions using the ERP system.
- Inventory raw materials, colorants, additives, and hotstamp foils.
- Track and report material use, regrind, scrap, and purgings; maintain FIFO and inventory of regrind materials.
- Support HellermannTyton’s Quality and Environmental System certifications by following corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements.
- Verify daily that Material Log sheets are complete and correct, including proper use of the Electronic Material Log.
- Perform daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly raw-material cycle counts as needed.
- Unload bulk material trucks into the proper silo according to specific work instructions.
- Visually inspect manufactured parts and inspect production for quality defects.
- Mix raw materials as needed using the correct formulas.
- Complete routine housekeeping and follow daily and weekly cleaning procedures to keep material handling areas clean and organized.
- Attend and successfully complete forklift certification and training.
- Weigh and document scrap materials for reuse, recycling, and waste.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
