The Process Technician is responsible for equipment set-up, making adjustments to control the
rate and quality of production, troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues/problems. This position is located in Jackson, TN.

• $1.50/hr pay night shift differential.
• Night shift (6:30pm to 7:00am): 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 on, 3 days off.
• Eligible for profit sharing bonus.
• Report to front line leadership.
• Work as a team member to obtain plant & departmental goals.
• Ensure that production jobs are running to appropriate cycle specifications for maximum yields.
• Analyze molding defects to determine the root cause and initiates material, machine, process, or tooling remedies.
• Recommends tooling and/or machine improvements for mold repairs, processes, yields, scrap, waste, etc.
• Responds to alarms and takes corrective action involving quality issues, processing, and/or minor machine, mold, and auxiliary equipment repairs.
• Effectively communicate with the shift personnel in regard to part quality, equipment, special instructions, corrective action and productivity.
• Responsible for assisting in the improvement of all production cells set-ups, including process, cycles, scrap reduction or any areas that lead to improved efficiencies.
• Communicates with other process technicians, shift supervisors and all technical employees on technical issues.
• Provide technical assistance in maintaining expected levels of productivity in order to fulfill scheduling and quality requirements.
• Maintains detailed information within the current reporting formats, on statistics, processes and procedures.
• Assists other technical personnel in the trouble-shooting process for cost effective solutions.
• Checks tooling, machines and auxiliary equipment to identify issues and provides work orders to appropriate support departments.
• Complies with government regulations in adherence of EPA, MSDS, Lock/Out-Tag/Out and all other proper safety standards.
• Trains and mentors other process technicians in on-the-job mold and process routines.
• Updates and maintains any and all documentation or procedure when changes occur.
• Keeps current on new technology and developments in regards to areas of responsibility, as time allows.
• Actively participate in production floor improvements.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed or assigned.
• Maintain lot control traceability.
• Control of non-conforming product.
• Manage scrap identification & flow within production.
• Work and perform to ISO Standards, SOPs and established Work Instructions.
• Uphold Quality Standards and follow the Absolutes.
• Other tasks as assigned.

COMPETENCY AND EXPECTATIONS

• Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model.
  
• Accountability – holds self-accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity).
  
• Communication – ability to communicate safety, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate
  messages (both written and verbal).
  
• Engagement – communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities.
  
• Team Development – understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent
  development from pre-hire to continuous learning.
  
• People Agility – understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from
  employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair – consistent.
  
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative
  solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem solving) conflict.

CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY, QUALITY AND GMP

• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards.
  
• Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project startup.
  
• Uphold Safety Absolutes.
  
• Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and professionalism of your attitude.
  
• Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting.
  
• Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring quality.
  
• Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP compliance.
  
• Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail in the performance of you and your team’s work.
  
• Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance.
  
• Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner.
  
• Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of your work.
  
• Oversee work to ensure projects are completed.

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• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Capable of operating a forklift in a safe and cautious manner, certified.
• Some computer experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to problem solve, interpret instructions in numerous formats.
• Basic math skills with the ability to use rulers, micrometers, calipers & other measuring devices.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs. periodically.
• Capable of maintaining an attendance record within Company guidelines and working required overtime.
• Working knowledge of molding theory preferred.
• Ability to interpret traveler/work orders.
• High School Graduate or equivalent. Some college preferred plus 5 years of hands on experience in the operation/set-up of computer programmable plastic injection molding machines.