Process Tech

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: Gainesville, GA

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

Shifts Available and Hours:

1st shift Monday- Friday

6:00 am- 4:00 pm

Job Summary:

This position will be assigned to the Extrusion department. This position will also work closely with Maintenance in Uptime & Reliability improvement activities.

The Process Technician designs, plans and implements new improved process solutions in order to drive continuous systematic improvement and the elimination of waste in our manufacturing processes. Also, leads departmental and/or plant strategic projects and initiatives; such as, new CAPEX projects for equipment, new business launch, product development, etc. This position will also support quality and production in driving improvements which will lead to lower PPM while improving efficiencies in rates, recoveries and uptime.

Required Education/Experience:

• Post-secondary degree preferred, or equivalent in education, experience, and knowledge will be considered
• Three to five years of experience in manufacturing and familiarity with ISO Standards

Expert level of competence with metrology tools (Calipers, Height Gages, etc.)

Must have in depth Extrusion Press knowledge

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended period of time.
• Ability to create A3’s for practical problem solving
• Ability to understand production goals and hit targets
• Must have necessary hearing, vision, speech to perform all functions of job
• Moderate frequency of: bending, reaching, grasping, lifting 5-25 pounds

Job Responsibilities:

• Maximize extrusion productivity, flow of extruded products to downstream customers, and delivery performance while minimizing extrusion’s costs and quality problems as measured by process scrap and recovery.
• Maintain run to recipe and push time gain metrics.
• Doesn’t have to include everything in Job
• Lead training activities with production personnel regarding Quality and Press Operation
• Lead and coach team member in the appropriate use of problem-solving techniques i.e. 5Whys and Cause and Effect Diagrams, for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action. Drive corrective action activities resulting from the analysis.
• Create / Update Quality Job Documents (Standard Work Instructions, Inspection Sheets and Packing Instructions).
• Prof Develop systems to support departmental and plant goals as defined in the strategic plans.
• Perform system checks to ensure established system designs are functioning and being executed as designed coaching and facilitating the need to follow system correctly to sustain effectiveness. Provide daily, monthly and yearly updates as the current condition of the department.

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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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