About this role
We are looking for an off shift (hours flexible) Process Technician.
Values, Behaviors and Beliefs
Trust
Integrity
Respect
Excellence
Sustainability (Perseverance)
Purpose Statement (Why)
- My purpose is to solve molding problems and guide efforts which reduce the risk of molding issues from happening so we may deliver the highest quality parts to our customers. This will grow our customer’s trust and confidence in me and my organization. I know our reputation is our most valuable asset which creates more opportunity for success for both myself and Stone Plastics.
Primary Functions (What)
- Establish New and Optimized Molding Processes
- Identify and Eliminate Variability
What Success Looks Like (How )
The Process Technician's (PT) role is to establish and document the molding process for the Coach to have the information necessary to duplicate the molding process during production. The PT will establish new and optimized molding processes to ensure the successful launch of new programs.
The PT is also tasked with providing the necessary support throughout the manufacturing facility based on need and customer requirements. The Process Technician is responsible to increase profitability by solving molding problems, ensuring equipment is performing properly, and making improvements in all aspects of the molding and production processes: identifying AND eliminating variability.
If the Process Technician's determines the Coach is not following the established molding process or procedures, the PT will stop and mentor the Coach to reduce the risk of re-occurrence.
Desired Qualifications
Degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent to injection molding preferred.
Leadership Style: Self-starter, able to work with little direction and high level of self-motivation.
Well organized project management skills, program management background a plus.
Tooling knowledge a plus
Proficiency in and the ability to model and implement the following concepts: empowerment and teamwork; standardized work; problem solving; quality improvement tools; reduction in lead time, set-up time, and scrap
Systematic trouble shooting experience
Provide the appropriate mentoring and coaching to all levels of the manufacturing environment as it relates to Plastics Process, Tooling, Quality and Leadership
Physical Demands
Various physical activities involved in product production processing and/or working with equipment. Typically a hands-on job, with much of time on production floor. Involves standing and walking most of day.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Work Environment
Approximately 10 percent office and 90 percent production floor.