Material System Technician

Hellerman Tyton • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Material Systems Supervisor, the Material Systems Technician is responsible for properly mixing, grinding, and moving all raw materials for the production of injection-molded products, and for controlling and identifying all scrap material, including regrind for processing, recyclable scrap, and waste scrap. Responsibilities will also include setting up, programming, operating, and minor maintenance of the entire material handling system. This will be achieved by maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 1+ year of manufacturing material handling experience preferred (preferably in an injection molding environment).
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability read, write, and follow written instructions in English.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and work for 8-hour shifts.
• Familiarity with computers and have the ability to perform basic data entry.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to inspect production for quality defects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule and set-up materials according to the schedule.
• Read, follow, and verify work orders to insure product is manufactured to specification.
• Properly complete electronic Material Log sheets every shift.
• Change materials as required.
• Identify raw materials and label correctly.
• Properly program, set up, and operate the entire material handling system, including blenders, dryers, hoppers, and grinder evacuation units.
• Troubleshoot and correct common material and material system problems.
• Complete moisture tests daily on the Max 4000XL Moisture Analyzer and document results.
• Clean and help maintain material blenders, hoppers, dryers, and grinders.
• Complete material transactions in PeopleSoft for additions and subtractions of raw materials.
• Visual inspection of manufactured parts.
• Assist in maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality/Environmental System certifications by supporting: corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.
• Perform daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly cycle counts of raw material as needed.
• Change, clean, and maintain all pump filters in the material system as required.
• Unload "Bulk Material Trucks" into the proper silo, following specific work instructions.
• Verify closed-loop regrind systems are in place and working.
• Mix raw materials as needed using the correct formulas.
• Complete routine housekeeping to ensure that the material handling areas are keep clean and organized by following daily and weekly cleaning procedures.
• Attend and successfully complete forklift certification.
• Weigh and properly document all scrap materials for reuse, recycling, and waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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