POSITION PURPOSE:

Optimize process conditions for both injection and compression molding. Perform maintenance-related project management from start to finish. Develop training documents to resolve repeat issues; new equipment training; root cause analysis on repeat issues; and communicate training, when needed. Build training platforms by equipment. Improve troubleshooting methods both at the Production and Maintenance levels. Develop cost-saving projects. Responsible for the setup and programming of vision inspection systems.

SUBORDINATE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS:

Number of employees supervised: 0

Non/Exempt positions that report to this position: 0

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend daily meetings with Maintenance Manager and staff to discuss past 24 hour issues and resolutions.

Perform qualifications and sampling of new tools, materials, and machines to ensure that preventive maintenance processes are developed which result in acceptable levels of quality and efficiency.

Assist maintenance and technicians in determining causes for machines running outside normal production processes and resolving to maintain an acceptable level of quality and efficiency.

Train technicians to develop skills needed to maintain acceptable line performance to reduce scrap and machine downtime.

Assist in audits, inspections, safety meetings, GMP reviews and other duties not directly related to engineering duties.

Meet with Maintenance Manager daily to discuss last 24 hours maintenance issues, project status and goals.

Work with Maintenance Department to identify machine issues and assist with troubleshooting to perform necessary repairs to equipment.

Assist corporate Research & Development with development and installation of new production lines in accordance with established requirements.

Meet with tooling manufacturers to help tool shop improve their PM process; communicate needs and provide feedback on performance of same.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent. 2-3 years of related experience, specifically in processing injection and/or compression molding equipment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional related experience, specifically in processing compression molding equipment. Supervisory experience in shift management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the Plant and Department Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel and stoop and climb ladders. The ability to see, distinguish colors, hear, touch and speak is critical to this job. Physical dexterity requirements of the job include the use of a telephone, computer/electronic equipment, hand tools, electric tools, and the ability to manipulate small objects. The ability to taste and smell is useful.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental efforts required on a daily basis include those related to reading, writing, basic arithmetic, mathematics, weighing and/or measuring, visualizing conclusions, analyzing data, searching for solutions, creating methodologies, conducting research, managing resources, and evaluating the performance of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level of the work environment is loud, requiring ear protection. The condition of the air is normal, sometimes affected by fumes, smoke, etc. The surface on which work is performed is level. Approximately 8 hours per day are spent working under time pressures and spent working rapidly. 10% of the time is spent working at a desk in an office. 100% of the time is spent indoors.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

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