Lead Technician
VEKA - North America•Reno, NV
•Onsite
About The Position
This role oversees the safe operation of the production floor, executes the production schedule, and provides technical support and direction to employees. The Lead Technician is responsible for performing extrusion line checks, adhering to company procedures, and collaborating with other departments to resolve issues and ensure material availability. This position also involves troubleshooting machine problems, performing administrative duties, and potentially filling in for supervisors or other technicians.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of the extrusion process and familiarity with machining processes
- Aptitude for mechanical processes and mathematical ability
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good planning and judgement skills
- Ability to work independently and with accuracy
- Drive to take initiative
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Dependability, accountability, and responsiveness are essential
- Aptitude to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
- Oversees together with the supervisor the safe operation of the entire production floor
- Responsible to execute the production schedule
- Provides supervision, technical support, and direction to all employees assigned to the machine group
- Responsible for performing periodical extrusion line checks
- Follows company established procedures and enforces company regulations
- Collaborates with Quality Assurance Department to resolve quality issues
- Coordinates with the Compounding Department and Plant Management to ensure material is available for extrusion
- Reports breakdowns and equipment problems to Shift Maintenance
- Directs housekeeping efforts to maintain a clean and hazard free work area
- Enforce material packaging standards and scrap segregation requirements
- Receive and direct incoming phone calls during non-business hours
- Responsible to perform routine administrative duties
- Troubleshoot tooling machine problems and provide feedback to Production Supervisor
- Fill in for Supervisors or Extrusion Technicians on vacation or absences with other Lead Technicians
- All other duties assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
