Process Technician - 2nd Shift

US Farathane•Port Huron, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Process Technician for the 2nd shift. This role involves developing work measurement procedures and conducting time-and-motion studies to ensure efficient and economical utilization of personnel and facilities. The technician will also act as a backup for the Supervisor position when needed, apply Continuous Improvement Methodology, and ensure processes are de-coupled and running to established cycles. Responsibilities include setting parameters, completing cycle sheets, reviewing defects, and submitting cost-saving ideas. The role also requires adherence to safety protocols, including Lock-Out Tag-Out, wearing appropriate PPE, and safe operation of equipment like forklifts. Environmental responsibilities may include participation in emergency response teams.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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 Certificates.
Hi Lo License, rigging, and crane training required.
Successfully complete all required training.
Must wear / use all PPE including hard hat.
Burn protection gauntlets must be worn anytime anyone opens a purge guard for any reason.
When using anything sharp, must wear cut gloves on both hands.

Nice To Haves

Full rotation capability.

Responsibilities

Develops work measurement procedures and directs time-and-motion studies.
Acts as a backup for the Supervisor position.
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.
Documents all process changes in the change log.
Fills out necessary work orders for machine and tool problems.
Ensures 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 and completes cycle sheet for document control.
Reviews defects with production manager daily and takes 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 and burn protection gauntlets.
Fill out daily process monitor sheet and react to out of control conditions.
Responds in a professional manner to any quality, efficiency, or safety concern.
Maintains safe driving speeds and awareness when operating a hi-lo.
Wears cut gloves on both hands when using anything sharp.
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.
Provides OJT to personnel where appropriate.