Jr. Process Technician- 3rd shift

Wise Plastics Technologies•St. Charles, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs the duties of a Material Handler and Set-Up Prep, and under the direction of a trainer, completes the required training to become a Process Tech I. The role involves ensuring workstations are supplied with raw materials, monitoring equipment operation, blending materials, cleaning and maintaining equipment, preparing tools for mold set-ups, assisting with mold installation and start-up, and performing preventative maintenance. The training component includes completing assigned work and assessments, job shadowing, reading, coursework, and specific system training. The position also requires maintaining 5-S standards, working within safety guidelines, and adapting to changes.

Requirements

Successfully complete the Material Handler and Set-Up coursework.
Minimum of 3-6 months working in the Material Handler position within Wise Plastics.
Self-starter who takes the initiative to complete training and coursework and takes ownership of their learning.
Collaborative team player.
Ability to apply critical thinking in order to solve problems.
Attention to detail and organized.
Good communication skills both written and verbal with ability to read written materials and follow work instructions.
Basic computer skills.
Able to work off shifts (2nd and 3rd shift).
Good interpersonal skills.
Dependable.
Able to adapt to frequent changes.
Basic math skills.
Demonstrates safe work behaviors and a willingness to improve and develop skills.
Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Requires use of personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.
Use of hand and power tools.
Knowledge of ISO standards.
Experience with pallet jacks or other industrial mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform Material Handler duties: providing workstations with raw materials, ensuring dryers and vacuums are operating properly, blending raw materials, grinding and blending scrap raw materials, and cleaning/maintaining dryers, grinders, and other equipment to avoid contamination.
Perform Set-Up Prep duties: preparing tools and peripheral equipment for mold set-ups, assisting with installation of molds and start-up activities, removing and storing molds and tools after set-up, and performing preventative maintenance and TPM tasks on mold and auxiliary equipment.
Under the guidance of the trainer, perform tasks associated with current training as a Process Line Technician.
Complete all assigned work and assessments within established timelines.
Maintain and continuously improve 5-S standards within the work cell.
Complete assignments related to training such as job shadowing, assigned reading and coursework, Wisestein and ERP training.
Work within established safety guidelines.
Operate overhead crane and electric pallet jacks.
Perform other duties as assigned.