Profile Technician / Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (2:50 pm - 11:10 pm, Mon-Fri)

Highwood USA•Hometown, PA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Successful Profile Technicians enjoy the challenges of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while safely completing the processes associated with manufacturing order-specific profiles beginning with our raw materials, handling quality checks, and then packaging the finished product.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as well as the ability to handle situations by working as a team.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Extrusion experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure correct materials in appropriate quantities are supplied to the production lines.
Successfully and timely completion of line/equipment start-ups.
Ability to operate the profile and compound lines in accordance with established procedures.
Capability to perform color and tool changeovers.
Knowledge and understanding of quality specifications to successfully complete frequent quality checks.
Ability to accurately compare color and pattern of products to quality control standards.
Complete adjustments to production lines in order to maintain adherence to customer specification, quality standards, and productivity of lines including both equipment and process adjustments.
Maintains equipment by performing daily and weekly PM’s.
Perform basic maintenance tasks such as repairs and replacement of parts.
Basic maintenance such as inspection, care, and cleaning of equipment.
Participation in continuous improvement projects/teams.
Complete and accurate documentation of production, scrap, run conditions, and other key data.
Ability to learn and use a computer at a basic level.
Forklift operation.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
Packing, banding, and wrapping finished product.
Maintain a clean orderly work environment.
Other duties may be assigned.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Demonstrate willingness to learn and advance.
Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Consistently look for ways to improve and promote quality.
Accuracy and thoroughness in quality measurement and data recording.
Ability and desire to work in a team-based environment where decision making is at the team level.
Recognize and take action upon what needs to be done with little to no supervision.
Motivated to increase skills and progress.
Interested in company results.
Treat people with respect.
Follow policies and procedures.
Open to new ideas and welcome change.
Commitment to working safely.
Able to apply team feedback to improve work performance.
Prompt and consistent attendance.
Appropriately ask for and offer help.
Able to quickly and accurately compare color and pattern of products on the basis of visual stimuli to quality control standards.