Lead Process Technician

1. Primary Responsibilities:

a. Oversee/Manage your specific shift operations. b. Assure the plant floor is operating at peak productivity, as exhibited by:  A safe, clean, and accident-free environment.  Thorough and quick mold changes.  Successful startup, bucket length, and shutdown quality.  Maximize the shifts GPPH (good parts per hour) output.  Assure thorough parting line cleanings are performed at least once per shift, depending on the specific product.  Assure product quality through the use of machine process limits, machine auto reject alarms, and part inspection to the control plan. This is accomplished through the use of: 1. Strict adherence to the First and Last Shot Check sheet. 2. Control Plan Checks, with Quality Reporting via Attribute or Variable Data Systems. 3. Established limits and guidelines for approved process – Process Monitoring.  Participation in both the Manufacturing Team Meetings and the monthly Quality Operating System meetings, as well as communicating metrics and their impact on them to your direct reports.  Successful shift hand-off to your customer (the next shift), by: 1. Assuring raw materials (resin, components, and packaging) are in place for a minimum of four hours into the next shift. 2. Assuring the floor is clean and organized at shift hand-off. 3. Assuring the floor is in control and not starting the next shift in an out-of-control state. 4. Stay until which time the above items are covered, and/or the next shift (your customer) approves your departure.  Complete employee evaluations for subordinates.  Establish, Maintain, and Evaluate the effectiveness of authored work instructions. Looking for ways to continuously improve all areas related to manufacturing.

2. Secondary Responsibilities:

a. Assist in the development of new processes, including, but not limited to the following:  Molding Process Setup (In Mold Rheology, 95% fill at transfer, etc.)  Robot Programming and Modification  Cell setup (Tooling, Material Drying, Hot Runner, TCU, etc.) b. Assist in Preliminary and Final Tooling Reviews. c. Assist in quality-related tasks (sorting, increased inspection, GR&Rs, Cpk Studies, etc.) as required. d. Assist in warehouse management (raw and finished goods movement). e. Assist in the maintenance of tooling and equipment as required. f. Assist in pulling finished goods materials for shipment as required. g. Assist in other job-related activities to help support a clean, safe, and effective organization.

Work experience requirements:

• A minimum of five years of applicable work experience.

• Experience with computer and/or computer-related systems.

• Robotics and/or automation experience.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Computer Training (preferred)

• Robotic and/or Automation Training (preferred)

• Decoupled molding by R.J.G. (preferred)