Manufacturing Technician - Elkhart, United States - Boyd

Boyd
Boyd
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Elkhart, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Summary


The Set-Up Technician reports directly to the Production Supervisor on product specifications, uses their problem-solving skills to combat machine errors, and uses communication skills to document reports.

The technician also supports leadership for a team of operators and manages rotations and downtime.


Responsibilities

  • Set up tooling and run extrusion equipment on multiple materials and configurations daily as well as the setup of all downstream equipment
  • Operate extrusion equipment without direct supervision
  • Clean equipment and tools used in the extrusion process
  • Complete detailed documentation as it relates to machine setup and quality system requirements, and ensure that all required paperwork is accurate and complete
  • Identify and assist in resolving safety, health, or environmental issues associated with processes or equipment, and maintain compliance with good manufacturing processes
  • Fill in for operators when rotations for breaks are needed
  • Produce quality parts; inspecting and approving profiles to ensure they meet all manufacturing requirements
  • Inspect the quality of materials and alert Production Supervisor or appropriate personnel of material issues and/or failures immediately
  • Inspect the quality of machinery and report equipment failures to the Maintenance Department
  • Responsible for the updating of setup sheets and documentation as required
  • Must have the knowledge to set up all lines within the manufacturing plant

Requirements:


Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of plastic extrusion
  • Strong communication skills
- written and verbal

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fastpaced environment
  • Standard plant work environment, but involves lifting moderately heavy items (over 25 an up to 75 lbs.), and periods of standing and ladder climbing
  • Ability to read a work order and use a tape measure within 1/16"

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of prior plastic extrusion experience
  • Lean manufacturing experience
  • Caliper and micrometer experience

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