Process Technician - Packaging

Leatherman Tool Brand•Portland, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain and provide continuous improvement of existing processes to achieve department KPI goals as part of an overall team with maintenance and engineering. Actively involved with maintaining process control, product flow, basic troubleshooting maintenance, and product quality issues on equipment. May assist supervisor(s) with the activities of the production organization.

Requirements

Two years formal technical training and three years’ work experience in a similar environment or four years technical job experience required.
Familiarity with PLCs, preferably Bradley Allen.
Lock Out, Tag Out experience, energy control preferred.
Ability to train and work with operators.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Ability to read, comprehend, speak and write English at a level to effectively utilize and interpret SDS’s, work instructions, technical manuals, OHSA and Federal standards.
Effectively utilize intermediate shop math and intermediate computer skills, to include Microsoft D365
Intermediate mechanical knowledge preferred. Must be familiar with and demonstrate ability to set up and change over several types of equipment in one or more machining areas including proficiency in all relevant operator responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of blueprint reading preferred.
Intermediate mechanical knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain operations of the machines in the packaging department including: Cartoner, Tray-former, Smart Conveyor, Labeler, Blister Sealer, Feeders, and Sensors
Demonstrates understanding of processes and machines in the area. Partner with higher-level process technicians or engineers to improve change-over times and efficiencies.
Know and can demonstrate all machine operator responsibilities in the department.
Performs new machine run-offs.
Support new tooling qualifications. Adjust and modify tool settings on equipment due to wear, breakage, or quality issues.
Possess basic quality capability of processes and troubleshoot machining issues that involve quality, equipment setup, technical issues, etc.
Partner with higher level process technicians or engineers to problem solve, determine root cause, and support implemented solutions.
Responds to production needs with urgency (down equipment, process problems, and quality issues) to meet production goals.
Performs employee development training and machinery certifications through collaboration with the training coordinator.
Support coverage as needed for leads, shift supervisor, and supervisors.