Production Technician - Millroom (3rd shift Weekends)

R.E. Darling Company Inc.•Tucson, AZ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an hourly, non-exempt role reporting to the Production Supervisor. The Production Technician is responsible for working on production projects requiring a higher level of experience, assisting in training operators on proper product processing, and collaborating with engineers on job transitions from development to production. The role also involves performing the general duties of a Production Operator. This position requires a safety and quality-conscious, energetic, and goal-oriented individual with strong communication skills for interacting with technical and quality assurance personnel regarding product concerns. The work environment may involve hazardous chemicals, requiring the ability to use a personal respirator. Physical demands include standing for extended periods and lifting items up to 75 lbs. This classification applies to the Millroom, which involves mixing, calendaring, and extruding.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of three (3) years' experience within a similar manufacturing environment
Ability to interpret technical drawings in area of specialty
Experience conducting process audits
Experience in cause analysis and preparing corrective actions
Must complete and pass testing requirements for position of specialty within the first ninety days of employment
Ability to set up, operate and shut down equipment within area of specialty
Lean manufacturing experience in previously held position(s)
Ability to complete production forms, such as product travelers
Ability to accurately utilize measuring equipment, such as calipers, thickness gages, weigh scales, and tape measures
Advance knowledge of quality requirements and in-process inspection techniques
Basic computer skills preferred
Minimum of three (3) years employment at R. E. Darling (Internal Candidate)
Experience conducting process audits (must have conducted six (6) process audits and reported findings) (Internal Candidate)
Experience in cause analysis and preparing corrective actions (must have conducted one (1) cause analysis investigation and have prepared a corrective action relating to the cause analysis investigation) (Internal Candidate)
Must complete and pass testing requirements for position of specialty (Internal Candidate)
Completion of internal Lean manufacturing training (Internal Candidate)

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

Achieve daily and job specific goals
Establish lean manufacturing techniques in processes
Train operators in the proper processing of product
Practice safe and efficient work habits
Provide support to engineering and product management in the development of new jobs
Perform the general work of a Production Operator
Manage all jobs assigned from start-up to shut-down
Utilize advanced knowledge of manufacturing methods used in area of specialty
Utilize advanced knowledge of equipment operations within area of specialty
Produce product per the manufacturing instructions and drawings
Utilize knowledge of methods and materials to identify problems
Proficient processing of requisitions (purchase and material)
Support immediate lead person/supervisor in decision making
Produce quality parts by adhering to quality requirements and utilizing in-process inspection techniques for assigned jobs
Maintain a good communication loop with engineering, quality, management, production operators and maintenance and provide support to each department as needed
Fill in for Lead/Supervisor when necessary
Set-up areas that maintain lean thinking
Support the lean daily management system
Conduct shift start up meetings
Evaluate quality of product produced by the trainee for conformance
Establish training criteria for manufacturing processes
Lead by example and maintain a professional relationship with trainees
Support Company mission statement and values
Know safety procedures and safety equipment in work area
Support a safe work environment and production practices
Utilize proper PPE at all times
Support engineering in the development on new processes
Support production in the troubleshooting of processing problems
Generate engineering change requests
Develop basic manufacturing processes
Provide training to production operators