Technician - Kilgore

Closure Systems International•Kilgore, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician works at the Kilgore Plant in Kilgore, Texas, applying molding technology experience and skill to ensure molds produce products within customer specifications. The role performs minor troubleshooting and helps maintain smooth process flow. It requires moderate mechanical ability and general knowledge of CSI’s product process flow, material requirements, and customer specifications. The Technician minimizes scrap, follows safety and quality standards, and verifies that materials used match job sheet specifications. The position involves checking and operating molding machines, supporting material and color changes, salvaging parts and raw materials, and communicating problems to the Supervisor. Machine adjustments may be made only when instructed by a Supervisor or Technician and must remain within setup-sheet parameters. The employee must follow safety and food-safety procedures, complete required training and reporting, and be trained and tested to use walk-behind lifts. The role also requires computer use, data entry, keyboarding, mouse skills, and visual acuity to read overhead box labels. Closure Systems International, Inc. (CSI) designs and manufactures closures and capping equipment for consumer and industrial markets. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and produces more than 50 billion closures annually across 11 manufacturing sites.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred.
Moderate mechanical ability and general knowledge of product process flow, material requirements, and customer specifications.
Ability to ensure molds produce products within customer specifications and perform minor troubleshooting.
Ability to follow safety, quality, food-safety, and emergency procedures.
LOTO (Lock out, Tag out) training is required.
Must be trained in using walk-behind lifts and pass a written and driving test.
Ability to use a computer and computer screen, enter data accurately, and use a keyboard and mouse.
Visual acuity to read overhead box labels for inventory accuracy.
Teamwork, positive communication, and team problem-solving skills.
Written communication must follow CSI standards and values.
Ability to work with employees and management and keep the Supervisor informed of problems.
Ability to follow setup-sheet parameters and make machine adjustments only when instructed.
Ability to access and navigate required training topics and complete scheduled reporting.

Nice To Haves

Two years of plastics experience preferred.
Experience in a plastics manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Minimize waste and prevent pollution to protect the environment.
Analyze causes of minor problems on molding machines.
Install water hoses, shielding, and auxiliary equipment.
Understand and troubleshoot the material loading system.
Shut down molding machines, pull runners, and restart machines efficiently with minimal downtime.
Perform color changes efficiently to minimize downtime and scrap and avoid customer complaints.
Perform thorough daily machine checks in a timely manner and complete daily material checks.
Understand machine gauges, timers, and controls; check machines thoroughly before approaching a Supervisor or Technician.
Keep the Supervisor informed of problems during the shift.
Salvage parts and raw materials to reduce waste.
Work closely with the Supervisor, Technician, and fellow employees.
Make molding-machine adjustments only when instructed by a Supervisor or Technician and only within setup-sheet parameters.
Follow LOTO training, safety procedures, emergency procedures, and food-safety guidelines; report deviations from food-safety protocol to responsible personnel.
Access and complete required training topics and scheduled reporting, including Safety, Quality, Communication, Monday Reports, IFE/IFO reporting, and Job Ob reporting.
Use a computer for accurate data entry and operate keyboard and mouse; read overhead box labels to support inventory accuracy.
Assist in developing, promoting, and following practices that prevent injury and meet legal safety requirements.
Communicate frequently, verbally and in writing, with employees and management at the facility.