MFG CONVERSION TECHNICIAN I (3rd shfit)

ORAFOL AMERICAS INC•Avon, CT

1d•$41,600 - $49,920•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Conversion Technician I is responsible for converting micro-prism films at ORAFOL Americas Inc.’s Reflective Solutions Division in Avon, Connecticut. The role manages material flow on equipment, monitors operations, makes adjustments as needed, and verifies product quality and equipment conditions against specifications. The Technician follows required ISO documentation, maintains housekeeping and safety standards, and recommends changes to improve equipment performance and safety. The position operates in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility. Technicians operate manufacturing equipment, perform quality checks, load and slit film, set up splices, document production, troubleshoot basic process and equipment issues, perform routine maintenance, and communicate effectively during shift changes. The role also includes handling and managing hazardous waste in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory procedures, including annual hazardous-waste training. This is a full-time position. ORAFOL Reflective Solutions operates on a 24/5 schedule. The posting lists a day shift and an hourly rate of $20 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus shift differential; it also gives a salary range of $41,600–$49,920 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Competency with Microsoft Office products.
High attention to detail and awareness of surroundings, especially during high-risk duties.
Positive, accountable, self-motivated, fast-learning approach, with a sense of urgency and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to work with little to no supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to stand for extended periods and to walk, stretch, reach, crawl, and grasp objects.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, or kneel occasionally.
Ability to follow directions, make conscientious decisions, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to receive and provide constructive feedback and to participate through adaptability, flexibility, and versatility.
Understanding of customer and supplier relationships and desire to develop and improve them by exceeding expectations.

Responsibilities

Safely operate ORAFOL manufacturing equipment and, when required, inspect and operate powered industrial equipment.
Operate equipment and perform production functions to make quality-compliant films.
Wear required personal protective equipment and follow prescribed safety guidelines and OSHA regulations.
Perform required quality checks, inspect tooling, monitor and record pressures and ranges, and maintain product quality.
Load film onto and off machines, slit material to required widths and lengths, and set up and perform splices.
Complete roll documentation, process work orders in the Enterprise System, and print and verify work-in-progress labels.
Follow standardized procedures and proactively report defective materials or questionable conditions to a supervisor.
Handle hazardous waste, maintain satellite waste storage, label and secure containers, transfer waste as required, and follow applicable handling and emergency procedures.
Retrieve chemicals from the Chemical Mix Room as required and understand Safety Data Sheet documentation.
Troubleshoot basic process, product, and equipment variations or issues.
Communicate effectively during shift changes with supervisors and other operators.
Submit requests through the Computer Maintenance Management System and support routine equipment maintenance and cleaning.
Maintain required machine reports and attend required training and communication meetings.
Maintain a safe, clean work area and contribute as a team member toward ORCT Films and ORAFOL goals.
Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.