Responsibility to function as a Process Tech: Ensure that the employee handbook is being followed; follow all IATF 16949 Instructions. Ensures adherence to PPE policy and 5s principles. Gain and maintain a complete understanding of all production related jobs, production requirements, standard work, and other tasks which may be instructed to perform by your supervisor. Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interest and able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Safety

• First Response for first-aid or emergency situations
• Document and report all incidents/accidents
• Ensures the use of safe procedures and standard work
• Ensure all equipment and machinery is operational and in good working order
• Ergonomic awareness by coordinating press rotation and cell rotation
• Understand lockout tagout location on machines and grinders 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB:

• Safety is top Priority. 
• Must work within guidelines established by the Quality Control Department and customer requirements.
• Must maintain an open line of communication with all employees and other supervisor personnel.
• Required to solve production problems, make necessary equipment adjustments, and maintain machine cycles.
• Optimize machine cycle times by product
• Monitor and control product weight, product color and product part thickness
• Develop and document molding processes assuring their continuity
• Minimize molding defects through process improvements and the implementation of a formal corrective action process
• Meet or exceed continuous improvement goals and objectives
• Responsible for personnel safety
• Must follow cell layout per set-up book and product book
• Must be flexible with production needs.
• Must promote a positive attitude and be courteous to all employees.
• Required to use certain computer programs and software such as PLEX.
• Utilizes root cause analysis to determine and correct machine issues
• Performs basic problem solving using the understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Teaches and transfers knowledge of mechanical aptitude to others
• Promotes safety in the workplace by assuring all electrical and mechanical guards and other safety devices are working and in place
• Double check set up techs work before start up using check list
• Work with setup tech on start ups to ensure best training practices
• Document any changes to press in the process change log
• Run up heads, double check blow pins and grease guide pins at this time
• Fix any mold issues that occur during the production run.
• Willing to help in other technical departments with ONE TEAM mentality.
• Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Basic knowledge in electrical, electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Must be able to operate, understand, and transfer knowledge of all machinery and equipment
• Strong reading, mathematical, and communication skills required
• Lock Out/Tag Out certification required
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Problem solving/Trouble Shooting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work conditions consistent with a manufacturing environment. 
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing operations requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment. 
• Standing, walking, stooping, and bending are frequent and required. 
• Must be able to tolerate repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently. 
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours on concrete surface is required. 
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures.