Senior Production Technician

Greene Tweed•Kulpsville, PA

About The Position

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success. If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed. Job summary: The Production Technician role performs Mold approval testing for compounds and rubber molds. In addition the Technician will also performs periodic compound qualification, accepts and approves raw materials, ensures specification updates, supports material development testing as well as general testing upon request. Acts as a resource to less experienced workers by providing on-the-job training. In addition to performing duties of a Technician, this position assists Engineers, Supervisor, and Manager with projects. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Performs periodic qualification, accepts and approves raw materials, ensures specification updates, supports material development testing as well as general testing upon request. Performs testing, analysis, and data recording. Performs mold approval testing for rubber. Demonstrates the following abilities: A) Molding of rubber specimens B) Testing of rubber components C) Secondary testing of rubber components. Performs periodic testing and rubber qualification according to customer schedule and specifications. Tracks data results on appropriate system and reports in timely manner. Approves and accepts raw materials and resins according to standardized testing procedures and reporting methods. Uses current Rubber Specifications. Generates, reviews, and modifies Rubber Molds reports. Uses current Rubber SAP specifications, gathering data, and updating records according to test results and required approvals. Acts as a resource to less experienced workers by providing on-the-job training. Assists Materials Lab Supervisor and Materials Engineers with testing, test data recording, data analysis on Materials Lab Projects. Performs reference testing. Performs periodic instrument calibrations and maintenance. Performs root cause evaluation of standard production problems, troubleshooting failures and diagnosing problems, recommending methods or materials to resolve issue and documents discrepancies Assist in troubleshooting problems by investigating defects and making recommendations to Engineers, troubleshooting mold problems and initiating/ implementing process improvement methods and equipment; Proficient in operating multiple machines such as Mill/Extruder/Oven Required Minimum Qualifications Education/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Skills and Experience: 5+ years’ experience with Compression Molding/Rubber parts production preferred Knowledge of mold operation, including how to read, analyze and improve mold design drawings is preferred Working knowledge of basic mathematical principles Job Environment: Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (46-100%) Sitting Rarely (0-15%) Lifting Up to 25lbs without assistance Carrying Up to 25lbs without assistance Walking Frequently (46-100%) Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s) Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses Mental Requirements: Problem Solving Occasionally (16-45%) Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a low impact Supervise Rarely (0-15%) Interpret Data Occasionally (16-45%) Organize Rarely (0-15%) Read/Write Frequently (46-100%) Communication Frequently (46-100%) Work Environment High Temperatures Occasionally (16-45%) Low Temperatures Occasionally (16-45%) Noises Loud (manufacturing environment, movement of large equipment) Fumes Exposure Occasionally (16-45%) Required Minimum Qualifications This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States. Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates. Black Chemraz We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members. Equal Opportunity Employer: Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class. Drug Free Workplace: Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws. NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means. Where Inspiration Drives Innovation At Greene Tweed we believe that our true capability as a technology-focused company comes from our employees. Every customer challenge is solved by a team, and members are engaged across departments. From engineering and manufacturing, to sales and marketing, we work together using cutting-edge technology to assess problems, recommend solutions, and bring them into reality. The tools of social business bring voices from around the world together in collaboration. And advanced capabilities such as FEA and state-of-the-art laboratories allow for comprehensive testing, analysis, and predictive modeling. Our manufacturing facilities expand the limits of possibility in fabrication. And embedded Lean Six Sigma upholds the highest levels of quality and efficiency during production. This process of development is fundamental to Greene Tweed’s ability to solve critical challenges. And it means going beyond the right tools, and seeking out the right people.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
5+ years’ experience with Compression Molding/Rubber parts production preferred
Knowledge of mold operation, including how to read, analyze and improve mold design drawings is preferred
Working knowledge of basic mathematical principles
This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.

Responsibilities

Performs periodic qualification, accepts and approves raw materials, ensures specification updates, supports material development testing as well as general testing upon request.
Performs testing, analysis, and data recording.
Performs mold approval testing for rubber.
Demonstrates the following abilities: A) Molding of rubber specimens B) Testing of rubber components C) Secondary testing of rubber components.
Performs periodic testing and rubber qualification according to customer schedule and specifications.
Tracks data results on appropriate system and reports in timely manner.
Approves and accepts raw materials and resins according to standardized testing procedures and reporting methods.
Uses current Rubber Specifications.
Generates, reviews, and modifies Rubber Molds reports.
Uses current Rubber SAP specifications, gathering data, and updating records according to test results and required approvals.
Acts as a resource to less experienced workers by providing on-the-job training.
Assists Materials Lab Supervisor and Materials Engineers with testing, test data recording, data analysis on Materials Lab Projects.
Performs reference testing.
Performs periodic instrument calibrations and maintenance.
Performs root cause evaluation of standard production problems, troubleshooting failures and diagnosing problems, recommending methods or materials to resolve issue and documents discrepancies
Assist in troubleshooting problems by investigating defects and making recommendations to Engineers, troubleshooting mold problems and initiating/ implementing process improvement methods and equipment;
Proficient in operating multiple machines such as Mill/Extruder/Oven