SPC Extrusion Process Technician | Shift 3 at Shaw Industries

Job Title

SPC Extrusion Process Technician | Shift 3

Position Overview

SPC Extrusion Process Technician

 

Position Overview:

• Operate and troubleshoot SPC extrusion lines during startup, normal operation, and shut down.

• All tasks and duties are to be performed safely, while continuing efforts to maximize performance measures of the equipment and process.

 

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment and make machine/process adjustments for optimized production of SPC products.

• Monitor key equipment parameters and record data as applicable. SPC Extrusion Technician I will use key equipment parameters to make adjustments to the process for optimized results.

• Continually inspect key product characteristics at designated frequencies to ensure A grade acceptability.

• Read, analyze, interpret, and react to charts and graphs while performing step 1.

• Perform physical line walks at designated intervals to monitor/inspect for product quality, equipment reliability, and general housekeeping.

• Utilize the work order entry system to enter and/or complete safety, conditional, and reactive work orders/requests.

•  Conduct technical experiments including but not limited to thermal separation, mechanical separation and extrusion of PCC and PI

• Assist with trial runs in production processes

• Assist with troubleshooting quality issue.

• Assist in developing and updating equipment operating and maintenance procedures.

• Troubleshoot and/or modify equipment systems related failures.

• Escalate unresolved failures past length of downtime limits and/or ability to address level of mechanical/electrical/programming complexity.

• Actively participate in and contribute to leadership decision making on new product and equipment trials

• Participate in improvement teams.

• Operate successfully in a team environment.

• Train new Extrusion Operator-Technicians.

• Actively seek means to increase technical competency

Requirements:

• Previous equipment operation and equipment troubleshooting experience required.

• Read, write, and comprehend instructions, graphs, diagrams, schematics, charts, and pertinent information related to equipment and process.

• Mechanical and some electrical aptitude preferred.

• Strong problem solving.

• Strong ability to multi-task

• Willingness to learn new things and agility in work scope

•  Ability to work in a constantly changing environment

• Ability to work on projects that will have extended duration, not just daily tasks

• Familiarity with extrusion processes.

• Able to operate powered industrial trucks.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, squat, and stoop several times a day.

• Must be able to stand for 8 – 12 hours a day.

• Must be able to climb stairs several times through the day.

• Must be able to lift 35-50 lbs. on a regular basis throughout the day.

• Must be able to handle the stress of meeting goals and production requirements.

• Must be able to visualize defects in the product.

• Must be able to visualize color defects in the product.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

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