Process Technician

Roberts PolyPro•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Roberts PolyPro is seeking an experienced Plastics Process Technician to be a technical expert in setting up and running our sheet extrusion and injection molding manufacturing equipment. Under the direction of the Production Manager and Shift Supervisor, this position works collaboratively with machine operators, process engineers, and maintenance personnel to keep production machines and processes running efficiently and within the expected schedule. Responsibilities include completing tooling changeovers, starting up equipment, making minor mechanical and electrical repairs, making process adjustments, and verifying quality finished goods are being made. This position is working 3rd shift, Monday through Friday, 10:30pm - 7:00am. Act as the shift technical expert in setting up and running sheet extrusion and injection molding equipment. Perform timely startups and shutdowns to maximize productivity and reduce unnecessary downtime. Follow standard processes and make adjustments when necessary. Troubleshoot and make minor mechanical and electrical repairs to equipment. Perform basic machine maintenance tasks. Perform all aspects of the job in a safe manner and observing all safety regulations. Conduct periodic safety checks and involving the team in identifying and resolving unsafe conditions. Work with machine operators and quality technicians to monitor and inspect the quality of finished goods. Effectively communicate with other manufacturing personnel to meet production objectives and company goals. Identify process bottlenecks and devise solutions to resolve and communicate suggested changes. Maintain accurate documentation of processes and operating procedures. Provide support to production, operations, and engineering to maintain, evaluate, and improve processes. Recommend changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources including labor, energy, and raw materials.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.
Diverse technical background in plastics processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing, and quality.
Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems and components.
Dedication to maintaining a safe work environment and using safe manufacturing practices.
Strong problem-solving ability and communication skills.
Ability to develop, deliver, and validate learning on all required production lines.
Positive, proactive attitude that is both collaborative and team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Must be able to learn and effectively operate the production equipment with complete understanding of all processes.
Set and manage multiple priorities.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Act as the shift technical expert in setting up and running sheet extrusion and injection molding equipment.
Perform timely startups and shutdowns to maximize productivity and reduce unnecessary downtime.
Follow standard processes and make adjustments when necessary.
Troubleshoot and make minor mechanical and electrical repairs to equipment.
Perform basic machine maintenance tasks.
Perform all aspects of the job in a safe manner and observing all safety regulations.
Conduct periodic safety checks and involving the team in identifying and resolving unsafe conditions.
Work with machine operators and quality technicians to monitor and inspect the quality of finished goods.
Effectively communicate with other manufacturing personnel to meet production objectives and company goals.
Identify process bottlenecks and devise solutions to resolve and communicate suggested changes.
Maintain accurate documentation of processes and operating procedures.
Provide support to production, operations, and engineering to maintain, evaluate, and improve processes.
Recommend changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources including labor, energy, and raw materials.
Completing tooling changeovers.
Starting up equipment.
Making minor mechanical and electrical repairs.
Making process adjustments.
Verifying quality finished goods are being made.