Process Technician - North Liberty, United States - Hydro

Hydro
Hydro
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North Liberty, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people.

Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.


Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.


Job Location:
North Liberty


Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
  • Education Assistance
  • Bonus Plan Eligibility
  • Parental Leave

Job Summary:

Strategic partner on plant strategic projects and initiatives, such as new CAPEX projects for equipment, new business launch, product development, etc.

This position will support quality and production in driving improvements, leading to lower PPM while improving efficiencies in rates, recoveries, and uptime.


Required Education/Experience:


  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred
  • Five plus years of manufacturing process experience in the extrusion industry is preferred

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:


  • Above average working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Strategic A3 thinker, Effective problemsolving skills, and Project management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to identify waste and the business value associated with its elimination. Capable of facilitating diverse teams systematically through waste elimination methods.
  • Strong working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, presentation software, and associated networking and communication tools.
  • Basic understanding of Extrusion metallurgy and extrusion process.

Responsibilities:


  • Understand A3 structure and promotes the use of A3 thinking for assigned projects or continuous improvement activities.
  • Effectively use & analyze process data to identify facts for decisionmaking in process improvement activities and to ensure improvement methods and systems are effective and sustained.
  • Lead or assist in key plant strategic initiatives, such as equipment upgrade selection/specifications, postcommissioning capability validation, and value stream process flow improvements.

Care, Courage, & Collaboration
At Hydro We care about our People

We care about Safety


Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs.

Building on our three core values - Care, Courage and Collaboration - we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position.

This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

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