PLT Bead Room Set Up Tech

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The PLT Bead Room Set Up Tech will be responsible for setting up and adjusting all Bead winding and Apex bead machines equipment to specification for quality and production. This role involves utilizing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic knowledge to set-up, detect, adjust, and correct winding and bead building equipment. The technician will also perform Drum changes and adjustments for Conti Filler machines, supervise and audit first beads after set-up changes, and maintain productive efficiency by reducing equipment downtime. Troubleshooting, making machine adjustments, and maintaining accurate daily records of breakdowns, changes, and adjustments are key aspects of this position. Effective communication with TPM, Floor Supervisor, and other Setup Technicians is essential. The role also includes performing work as directed by supervision for machine efficiency, high-quality production, and training, as well as aiding in the training of new employees and completing yearly training regimens. Weekly function checks and additional assigned duties are also part of the responsibilities. Ensuring all ESH procedures, policies, and legal requirements are implemented and monitored is crucial. This description may not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 1 year Continental Manufacturing experience or 2 years mechanical experience.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree

Responsibilities

Setup and adjust all Bead winding and Apex bead machines equipment to specification for quality and production.
Train individuals to make set ups and aid in training that is required for department.
Utilize electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic knowledge to set-up, detect, adjust and correct winding and bead building equipment.
Make Drum changes per schedule and make drum set adjustments for all Conti Filler machines, as directed by supervisor.
Supervise and audit building for first beads after set-up changes or adjustments to insure set-up is to specifications and approve for production.
Make surveillance of assigned machines to maintain productive efficiency and utilize skills to reduce downtime on equipment.
Troubleshoot and make adjustments to machines.
Maintain accurate daily records on each machine so that history of all breakdowns, changes, adjustments and there pertinent information is documented for reference.
Effectively communicate with TPM, Floor Supervisor, and other Setup Technicians when any malfunction or breakdown occurs.
Perform work as directed by Shift Supervision, Lead Supervisor, and/or Department Manager related to machine efficiency and high quality production and training.
Aid in the training of new employees and accomplish yearly training regimen for department.
Complete weekly function checks.
Complete additional job duties and tasks as assigned.
Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.