Technician - Kilgore

Closure Systems International•Kilgore, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician works at the Kilgore Plant in Kilgore, Texas, and uses molding technology experience and skill to ensure molds produce products within customer specifications. The role involves minor troubleshooting and keeping process flow running smoothly, with moderate mechanical ability and general knowledge of CSI product processes, material requirements, and customer specifications. The Technician helps minimize scrap, follows safety and quality standards, and verifies that materials match job sheet specifications. The position requires teamwork and frequent verbal and written communication with facility employees and management. The employee follows safety and food safety procedures, helps promote a safe workplace, and reports deviations from food safety protocols. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. A high school diploma is preferred, and two years of plastics experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred.
Moderate mechanical ability.
General knowledge of CSI product process flow, material requirements, and customer specifications.
Teamwork, positive communication, and team problem-solving skills.
Frequent verbal and written communication with employees and management.
Ability to use a computer, enter data accurately, and use a keyboard and mouse.
Visual acuity to read overhead box labels.
Must complete LOTO training and follow safety procedures and requirements.
Must complete walk-behind lift training and pass written and driving tests.
Must follow food safety guidelines and report protocol deviations.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Complete thorough daily machine checks and daily material checks.
Understand machine gauges, timers, and controls, and 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 machine adjustments within setup sheet parameters only when instructed by a Supervisor or Technician.
Follow LOTO training, safety procedures, requirements, and emergency procedures.
Access and navigate scheduled training topics, Monday Reports, IFE/IFO reporting, and Job Ob reporting.
Use walk-behind lifts after completing the required training and passing written and driving tests.
Use a computer and screen, enter data accurately, and perform keyboarding and mouse tasks.
Read overhead box labels to maintain inventory accuracy.
Help develop, promote, and follow practices that prevent injury and meet legal safety requirements.
Follow food safety guidelines on the manufacturing floor and report deviations to functionally responsible personnel.
Communicate and problem-solve with team members, using written communication that follows CSI standards and values.