Position Summary

The Production Technician I position is responsible for various production support tasks. This position is responsible for handling the product off the extrusion line (putting into trays, boxing/bagging product). Production Technicians will be responsible for monitoring inline measuring equipment to ensure that any non conforming product is segregated and eliminated. The Production Technician I will also support line change reductions - staging raw material, gathering/staging tooling, purging extrusion machines, etc. The Production Technician I will also support tank washing and other extrusion preventive maintenance activities as needed. This job operates in a controlled manufacturing environment designed for sustained production. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Monitors results of inline monitoring equipment - ensuring that non conforming product is identified and segregated

Monitors results of inline monitoring equipment - ensuring that non conforming product is identified and segregated

Manually trays product off of the extrusion line when automation is not an option - completes required paperwork for traceability accurately

Manually boxes/bags product off of the extrusion line when automation is not an option - completes required paperwork for traceability accurately

Labels product for final release while ensuring traceability of the product when necessary

Perform quick visual inspection of tubing as it comes off the conveyor belt

Notify the Production Operator and/or Supervisor of noticeable product defects that deviate from the specification

Supports operators by staging raw material and tooling in accordance with the production schedule

Supports operators by purging extrusion lines and setting up production line for the next work

order

Supports production by cleaning extrusion tanks when needed

Supports production by completing preventive maintenance tasks when needed to decrease

production equipment downtime

Contributes to improving production efficiency

Contributes to reducing internal and external rejects

Contributes to improving customer satisfaction through increased OTD

Works toward increasing customer satisfaction through attention to the production OTD KPI goals

Train on new policies and procedures as dictated by customer or departmental requirements

Utilize specific equipment related to traying/handling/packaging as necessary

Perform routine work area clean-up and tray washing

Provide training for new team members as assigned

Employee may be responsible for moving and/or lifting trays that weigh approximately 6 pounds

when empty

Obey all safety rules, use caution in work activities, and continuously practice safe behaviors

Immediately report unsafe conditions/behaviors and work-related injuries to site supervision

Qualifications

Required

Ability to understand specific directions and follow guidelines that are common throughout the

department

Must be able to identify product defects that violate customer specifications

Maintain a constant focus on quality and accuracy

Ability to take instruction and apply using judgment in various situations

Work efficiently with moderate supervision

Required to communicate with other trayers, production operators, and supervisors

Adaptable to changes in job duties and priorities as production needs demand

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Proterial Cable America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.

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Production Technician I - 3rd Shift