Process Technician

PROCESS TECHNICIAN - Full Time / Direct Hire

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Job Description:

Responsibilities are to increase Molding Machine output with enhanced technical training and development of the Molding Technicians and reduction of scrap. Under the supervision of the Production Manager, this person will be responsible for monitoring daily production, quality and scrap and maximizing equipment operations within established standards. Capable of safely performing machine start-up, shut-down, color changes, and any necessary processing changes to ensure that the machines are running at the proper efficiency and that the product is in conformance. In performing these responsibilities, employees are to work safely, efficiently, and cooperatively in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement. Work with the Shift Supervisors and Production Manager to operate, troubleshoot, adjust, document, and communicate any equipment that is not performing within specifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities are to increase Molding Machine output with enhanced technical training and development of the Molding Technicians and reduction of scrap

• Under the supervision of the Production Manager, this person will be responsible for monitoring daily production, quality and scrap and maximizing equipment operations within established standards

• Capable of safely performing machine start-up, shut-down, color changes, and any necessary processing changes to ensure that the machines are running at the proper efficiency and that the product is in conformance

• In performing these responsibilities, employees are to work safely, efficiently, and cooperatively in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement

• Work with the Shift Supervisors and Production Manager to operate, troubleshoot, adjust, document, and communicate any equipment that is not performing within specifications

• Train Molding Technicians to improve technical capabilities and experience

• Track downtime, quality performance and machine efficiency

• Troubleshoot machine issues and develop corrective actions to these issues

• System design on the machines and equipment with the Production and Maintenance Managers to improve machine lay-outs, tooling upgrades, ergonomic and safety improvements

• Order spare parts and necessary equipment for machines

• Follows applicable ISO, Food Safety, and cGMP polices

• Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk

• Organizes and leads employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues

• Looks for opportunities to improve processes and output utilizing MEEF and EFF reports and other reports as appropriate; presents improvement to Production Manager for review and approval; organizes and leads teams as needed to review and implement process improvements

• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws

• Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance personnel concerning machine operations and any malfunctions

• Employee may be required to work various shifts other than primary shift in order to perform job duties

Qualifications

• 2-4-year experience in an Manufacturing environment

• Must have good mechanical aptitude

• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities for self, and to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent communication, investigation, coaching and mentoring experience

• Be able to sit and stand for long periods of time

• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend and reach to perform necessary job functions

• Previous skills in operation of forklift, overhead crane, scissor lift and pallet jack

Benefits

• New Hire Sign-On Bonus

• Perfect Attendance Incentive Bonus

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Vacation Time, start accruing 1st day of employment

• Earn up to 3 Paid Personal Days Yearly for Perfect Attendance

• 11 Paid Holidays, includes Personal Birthday

• 401(k) - Up to 6% company match

• Multiple medical and dental plans to choose from

• Wellness program that will allow you to earn discounts on medical premiums

• Vision and Rx coverage

• Employer Paid Short/Long term disability insurance

• Employer Paid Life insurance for employee/spouse/child, with optional employee buy-up

• Employer Assistance Program (EAP)

• Continuing Education Tuition reimbursement

• Multiple Employee Discount Programs

Why Kelly®?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly® Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we’re here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.