Process Technician

Novolex Corporate • Hazle Township, PA

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About The Position

The Thermoforming Process Technician is responsible for working with process team leader to resolve ongoing problems, supporting setup in bringing lines into production, working with Corporate engineers on new product development and R&D trial requests, and working with process team leader to maintain accurate and up to date process sheets. KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS: Be proactive in identifying improved process capabilities on the production floor Provide input to new product development teams upon request. Actively participate in start-ups of jobs Following established programs improve overall product quality on a continual basis Thorough understanding of material behavior in the thermoforming process Assist in the start-up of new equipment with process support Maintain and upkeep process definition sheets and tracking system Ability to work on equipment with basic hand tools Maintain high degree of technical proficiency acquired through experience and on-the-job training versus prolonged courses or specialized instruction. Other duties as necessary TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Safety: Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures Quality: Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant. Training: Demonstrates ability to develop and deliver training as required. Operate Equipment: Ability to operate thermoforming equipment and peripherals. Maintain Records: Ability to accurately record and maintain information as required. Leadership Competencies: Action oriented, communicates effectively, drive engagement, results driven, manage complexity, situational adaptability. Communication/Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team. Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork. Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure. Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities. Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes. Demonstrates knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization. Maintenance/Repair: Demonstrates basic mechanical aptitude and abilities. Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate course of action. Project Management: Ability to provide direction and support during project introduction with Manufacturing team. Demonstrates thorough understanding of NPD process.

Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures
• Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant
• Demonstrates ability to develop and deliver training as required
• Ability to operate thermoforming equipment and peripherals
• Ability to accurately record and maintain information as required
• Action oriented
• Communicates effectively
• Drive engagement
• Results driven
• Manage complexity
• Situational adaptability
• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure
• Demonstrates knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes
• Demonstrates knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization
• Demonstrates basic mechanical aptitude and abilities
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate course of action
• Ability to provide direction and support during project introduction with Manufacturing team
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of NPD process

Responsibilities

• Working with process team leader to resolve ongoing problems
• Supporting setup in bringing lines into production
• Working with Corporate engineers on new product development and R&D trial requests
• Working with process team leader to maintain accurate and up to date process sheets
• Be proactive in identifying improved process capabilities on the production floor
• Provide input to new product development teams upon request
• Actively participate in start-ups of jobs
• Following established programs improve overall product quality on a continual basis
• Thorough understanding of material behavior in the thermoforming process
• Assist in the start-up of new equipment with process support
• Maintain and upkeep process definition sheets and tracking system
• Ability to work on equipment with basic hand tools
• Maintain high degree of technical proficiency acquired through experience and on-the-job training versus prolonged courses or specialized instruction
• Other duties as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees