OH - Process Technician - 2nd Shift

Viega GmbH & Co. KG • Mantua, OH

3d • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician is responsible for ensuring machines are operating at peak levels of quality and efficiency; driving improvements through the continuous improvement process; developing, training and motivating other team members through knowledge and expertise.

Requirements

• Knowledge of companies’ policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form
• Ability to prioritize and resolve problems
• Ability to comply with quality system procedures
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience in SAP
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.
• High School Education or equivalent
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to other team members based on strong knowledge of and experience with processes and equipment.
• Develop, implement and maintain training procedures.
• Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.
• Completes changeover of machines for production runs.
• Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
• Relieves operators and fills in for supervisors as needed.
• Maintains set-up records for each machine and products produced; submits first article inspection parts to quality for approval.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes material handling, system transactions, quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.
• Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines. Notifies leadership when major service is required.
• Assembles equipment and tooling for scheduled production runs.
• Answers equipment alarms.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Ensures efficient production to help ensure the achievement of production scrap and OEE goals.
• Safely and efficiently shuts down equipment.
• Possesses some knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab equipment, etc.
• Formally communicates production information to Supervisor on a daily basis via production boards.
• Drives improvements in production through Viega’s continuous improvement process.
• Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results.
• Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.
• Inspect tooling before and after production runs to ensure quality. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling department, quality and leadership as needed.
• Capable of performing some preventative maintenance on tooling including but not limited to: complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual inspection and complete assembly.
• Maintain documentation on processing and tooling issues.
• Ensure company policies and guidelines are being followed.
• Recommend improvements to policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency, safety, quality, etc.
• Ensures team members maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Helps maintain appropriate records such as shift logs, QMS documents, etc.
• Process and control any non-conformance defects with production parts.
• Update and maintain necessary documentation.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform the 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to organize and manage work stations.
• Assists in daily cleaning and maintenance of production area, machinery, tooling, etc.
• Help ensure tooling is put away in the proper location.
• Attends operational and safety meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assign.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs – 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED