Production Efficiency Technician - 2nd and 3rd

US Farathane•Port Huron, MI

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Production Efficiency Technician is responsible for manufacturing operations by improving productivity, supporting material control, and increasing equipment and process efficiency. This role identifies production inefficiencies, reduces downtime and scrap, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to improve overall operational performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Hi Lo license, rigging, and crane training required.

Responsibilities

Keep purge compound in stock
Responsible for enhanced Utility and Die set training, crane and Grinders.
Maintain inventory levels of heater bands, nozzle tips, Die setter tools, wands, etc.
Reduce regrind generated, and monitor usage to keep levels to a minimum
Working with Engineering and Quality to sample various materials to optimize production capability and cost save initiatives
Contact vendor as needed to resolve material or concentrate issues.
Champion 6’s initiatives as it relates to Material handling – Spilt resins, floor sweeping, decking, equipment cleaning avoiding contamination.
Champion elimination of internal / external contaminated regrind to increase usage with no quality disruption.
Act as a Process Engineer if needed.
Publish weekly regrind and reprocessed inventory numbers.
Keeps spray orders in stock. Fill spray cabinet daily.
Publish weekly inventory numbers of reprocessed material to the Materials department to avoid material outages.
Have damaged tips resurfaced.
Track equipment repairs to ensure repairs are completed timely. Report out untimely issues.
Complete monthly material usage and calibration are validated on all mixing units. Report out issues.
Ensure all mix sheets are current all Processing books have the.
Support all product launch activities to optimize.
Hold weekly meetings with Utility and grinders ensure compliance of process and procedures. Report out to the manufacturing manager.
Add new programs to moister analyzer and repair when needed.
Disposition of materials placed in hold area within 24 hours, dispose if needed
Startup machines on Monday startup.
USAFE – complete weekly audits
Fill bolts and washer cribs on the west side Die setter area.
Ensure Black River material storage is organized and segregated by material type
Audit material at the horseshoe and concentrate areas to ensure all materials are in the correct location by part number. Correct and report findings.
Daily audits of each press to ensure correct materials are used, Gaylord, Gravity bins hoppers, mixing units are correctly labeled and covered to avoid contamination.
Environmental responsibilities – Co-operation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans, trained in clean up modules. Familiar with environmental plant postings.
Communicates all material handling issues to shift Supervisor for disciplinary action.
Validate mixing units are at the correct settings per setup sheet, audible and visual alarms are working and ground wires are attached to prevent static
Inspect mixing units to ensure correct setup hoses and air lines. Inspect hoses for wear and tear, replace as needed (No splices), Hose clamps on all connection points.
Complete daily runout log for any press downtime due to material runouts with corrective actions
Eliminate contamination - batch mixing units are thoroughly cleaned before use and the assigned batch mixer for the type of material is used.
Evaluate training needs or enhanced training for Utility.
ICEEP room is to remain clean at all times.
Champion 6’s initiatives in material handling
Ensure 100% of Gravity bins are being used and not stored.
USAFE – Perform no less than 1 audit per week.
Ensure mix sheets are updated and in Process book.
Ensure hand-off shifts and materials are available to avoid runouts
Ensure materials are pre-dried 6 hours prior to mold change.
Champion 6’s activities in Utility area as well as during material changes, storage and tipper locations
Ensure correct use of dryer utilization, storage and cleaning.
Ensure dryers are maintained and serviced regularly, filters, hoses not worn or damaged, hose clamps are used at all connection points. Apply dew meters if needed. Report out on all findings and work orders issued.
Dryers to be monitored for proper cleaning processes and procedures
Ensure central feed system remains operational with no production interruptions. Filters are cleaned regularly, plungers, flaps operating correctly and all feed lines are in good condition.
Audit grinders and grinder magnets for metal. Take appropriate steps to quarantine materials to be put through the metal separator. Report issue to the supervisor for disciplinary action.
Monitor and report out any damaged or worn equipment requiring service, replacement parts. Work orders issued
Daily walk through every machine to make sure material correct, labeling, proper mix, material covered
Complete daily runout log, work with supervisors to establish needed corrective action and publish in daily rundowns.
Perform other duties and responsibilities required by the Manufacturing manager to maintain a safe efficient and quality conscious work environment.
Review the need for additional training of Utility and Grinders.
Ensure hand-offs and materials are available at each press to avoid runouts
Ensure materials are pre-dried 6 – prior to a mold change
ICEEP Storage room remains clean.
USAFE – Conduct a minimum of 1 USAFE audit per week.
Ensure assigned batch mixers for material types are used and thoroughly cleaned to avoid contamination.
Environmental responsibilities – Co-operation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans, trained in clean up modules. Familiar with environmental plant postings.
Supervisory Responsibilities- In the event that this position becomes vacant, the Manufacturing Manager will resume responsibilities.