Thermoforming - Process Technician
About The Position
Do you have experience working in Automation, Extrusion Operator, Thermoforming Operator, and/or Plastics Machine Operator??? If so WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!! Thermoforming Process Technician, HIRING IMMEDIATELY, Bridgeview IL Compensation: Pay Range is $38.81 to $49.89 - paid weekly (additional $1 per hour as shift differential) Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity Process Technician Night Shifts 7PM - 7AM Position Responsibilities: The Hourly Process Tech will guide the overall team’s mission in productivity, safety, quality, operations, continuous improvement and team effectiveness. Must have extensive background in Thermoforming and Extrusion.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience).
- Experience in plastics processing, including forming and extrusion required
- Experience working with machinery
- Understanding of tooling, machining, material flow practices for extrusion and thermoforming
- Strong interpersonal skills to be able to train, communicate, and lead effectively
- Ability to work a 12 hours COP shift
Nice To Haves
- Two or four year technical degree or certification
- Project team coordinator experience
- Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and quality gauges to support a zero part defect environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with performing changeovers with minimal downtime
- Ensure all products are running at standard production rate for assigned shift
- Update, review and provide recommendations to plant Process Engineer for process sheet updates
- Develop, implement and execute programs to improve overall product quality and line efficiencies.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment at an elevated level to resolve complex issues with supporting plant maintenance, automation, and tooling teams
- Train all levels of operators on proper operation of equipment.
- Verify operator level achievement for pay-for-skills advancement
- Partner with plant Training Coordinator to develop and conduct training programs for line operators and other process technicians
- Work with plant Material & Shipping team to manage material consumption to pre-determined standards.
- Other duties as necessary to operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner
Benefits
- With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
- We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
