Wax Maker LPCS 014

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Portland, OR

About The Position

MISSION: To produce acceptable quality waxes as defined by specifications, manufactured per Process Control Procedures and delivered as requested by the using plant. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Wax Production Essential Job Functions: Develops wax manufacturing schedules to meet demands. Measures wax ingredients and fills production vats. Operates a variety of machinery and control equipment to produce waxes; oversees equipment during batch production operations; monitors gauges. Tests wax batches against specifications and releases for storage and/or delivery. Completes emergency production requests. Equipment Maintenance Objective: maintain department and all equipment to assure safe, efficient operation and to minimize down time. Essential Job Functions: Monitors all department equipment visually and via sensors and gauges. Troubleshoots equipment problems; communicates equipment failures or potential failures to supervisor. Oversees and follows through on maintenance/repair projects. Provides preventative and process maintenance and repairs as requested per supervision and department Standard Operating Procedures. Cleans equipment and tools after use. May be required to handle hazardous waste. Inventory Objective: maintain necessary inventory of wax materials and maintenance supply items. Essential Job Functions: Inventories wax materials and supplies. Orders materials as needed to maintain production schedule. Record Keeping Essential Job Functions: Completes inventory, production and equipment logs and reports. Delivery Objective: assure wax deliveries to all customer plants including overseas deliveries. Essential Job Functions: Works with other personnel and provides expertise regarding transportation of waxes, pick up of transfer vessels and long-distance transportation. Safety Objective: take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices. Essential Job Functions: Adhere to plant and department safety rules. Safely operate all equipment and tools. Identify and report safety problems. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirator. Meets all production and quality standards. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience in the processing of batch compounds or working knowledge of wax molding processes, as demonstrated by three to six months experience as a Wax Handler or Utility Aid in the Wax Molding area, OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications including Process Control Procedures, wax formulas and test forms and other special instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Develops wax manufacturing schedules to meet demands.
Measures wax ingredients and fills production vats.
Operates a variety of machinery and control equipment to produce waxes; oversees equipment during batch production operations; monitors gauges.
Tests wax batches against specifications and releases for storage and/or delivery.
Completes emergency production requests.
Monitors all department equipment visually and via sensors and gauges.
Troubleshoots equipment problems; communicates equipment failures or potential failures to supervisor.
Oversees and follows through on maintenance/repair projects.
Provides preventative and process maintenance and repairs as requested per supervision and department Standard Operating Procedures.
Cleans equipment and tools after use.
May be required to handle hazardous waste.
Inventories wax materials and supplies.
Orders materials as needed to maintain production schedule.
Completes inventory, production and equipment logs and reports.
Works with other personnel and provides expertise regarding transportation of waxes, pick up of transfer vessels and long-distance transportation.
Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
Safely operate all equipment and tools.
Identify and report safety problems.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirator.
Meets all production and quality standards.
Performs other tasks as assigned.