Extrusion Process Technician

Working under the direction of the Process & Quality Leader, the Extrusion Process Technician is a vital part of the process team; supporting the continued implementation of data-driven process standards and repeatability, advancing process capability, maintaining recipe files, changeover plans, and standard work, contributing to trouble shooting, and helping with extrusion operator training and communication. The Extrusion Process Technician will provide process support and guidance in the absence of the Process & Quality Leader.

Reports to:                   Process & Quality Leader

Span of Control:          Plant level

Shift:                            Monday - Friday 6:30am-3pm

Safety

• Work safely; follow all safety rules and rules of conduct
• Secure all data and pictures for extrusion-related safety alerts

Process & Quality Management 

• Maintain and update HMI recipes and standard changeover plans under the direction of the Process and Quality Leader
• Create, review and revise standard work documents as needed
• Manage melt index tracking for Resin Surge Bins & Reclaim Operations
• Maintain records of process abnormalities including feedback and observations from Operators and QC Technicians
• Assist and provide direction as needed in trouble shooting process upsets and resolutions, and secure data and pictures for same
• Create and communicate all operator alerts related to T2 and T3 extruders as well as reclaims 1 & 2
• Monitor product quality by reviewing daily lab results and communicate/provide direction to operators on recommended process adjustments
• Monitor and communicate the status of processing capability and product performance

Training

• Train on standard work process for current and new equipment.
• Lead training & certification process for employees training for Tech III utilizing the Tech III training matrix to track progress
• Identify and create plans for skill gap closure for existing Tech III’s

Other

• Lead creation, implementation and sustainment of 5S on the Hill
• Manage process plans, and control and communication in Process/Quality Leader’s absence
• Support crews remotely on off shifts as necessary to address questions or upsets

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Tech III Certification, with minimum 2 years Hill experience
• Strong working knowledge of all extrusion equipment and controls including trouble shooting of the equipment.
• Above average performance reviews and attendance record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong Word & Excel skills
• Knowledge of QC test procedures and Proficient program
• Demonstrated record-keeping skills
• Can perform and teach all extrusion operating procedures and controls.
• Ability to do basic mathematical calculations. 
• Excellent time management & multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Good communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Basic supervisory skills

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in hot/cold manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work overtime or adjust schedule as necessary for observation and communication with other shifts