Process Technician - 2nd Shift

US Farathane•Port Huron, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Process Technician. This role involves developing work measurement procedures and directing time-and-motion studies to promote efficient and economical utilization of personnel and facilities. The technician will perform essential duties including observation and analysis of personnel and work procedures to determine time-and-motion requirements, acting as a backup for the Supervisor, and analyzing work study data to establish time and production standards. The role also requires applying mathematical analysis to work study statistics, implementing Continuous Improvement Methodology, and addressing out-of-control process conditions by making machine adjustments and documenting changes. The technician will ensure products run with a decoupled process and to established cycles, be responsible for new and existing tool tryouts, and review defects with the production manager daily. Active participation in IPPM & Scrap teams and submitting cost-saving ideas are also key responsibilities. Safety protocols, including Lock-Out Tag-Out training and proper PPE usage (hard hat, burn protection gauntlets, cut gloves), are mandatory. The technician will fill out daily process monitor sheets, respond professionally to concerns, and adhere to safe driving practices for hi-lo operation. Supervisory responsibilities include assisting the supervisor and acting as supervisor in their absence. Environmental responsibilities may include participation in environmental response teams, fire brigades, or as a First Responder, and providing On-the-Job Training (OJT).

Requirements

Two-year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have injection molding experience.
Hi Lo License, rigging, and crane training required.
Successfully complete all required training.

Responsibilities

Directs or conducts observation and analysis of personnel and work procedures to determine time-and-motion requirements of job duties.
Acts as back up for the Supervisor position when needed.
Analyzes work study data and equipment specifications to establish time and production standards.
Applies mathematical analysis to determine validity and reliability of sampling and work study statistics.
Applies Continuous Improvement Methodology.
Reviews out of control conditions and makes necessary machine adjustments to get process under control. Document all process changes in change log. Fill out necessary work orders for machine and tool problems affecting part and conditions.
Ensure that all products are running with a de coupled process and to the established cycle.
Responsible for tryouts of new and existing tools on off shifts. Sets perimeters, completes cycle sheet for document control.
Reviews defects with production manager daily taking necessary steps to prevent defects.
Be an active member of IPPM & Scrap teams.
Submit required amount of cost savings ideas per year.
Must have Lock- Out Tag- Out training. Must wear / use all PPE including hard hat. Burn protection gauntlets must be worn anytime anyone opens a purge guard for any reason.
Fill out daily process monitor sheet; react to out of control conditions.
Responds in a professional manner to any quality, efficiency, or safety concern.
All hi lo drivers must maintain safe driving speeds, have acute awareness of all surroundings, stop at all cross aisles.
When using anything sharp, must wear cut gloves on both hands.
Acts as a supervisory assistant during routine activities and as the supervisor in case of absence.
May be required to function as a member of Environmental response action team, Fire brigade, First Responder with specialized training as listed in the tracking system.
Provides OJT to personnel where appropriate.