Job Information
Inteplast Group MDGA- Process Tech I in Gallaway, Tennessee
Description/Job Summary
SUMMARY:
The Process Tech I - Automation is responsible for the beginning set-up and/or automation processes for production, with emphasis on measures to increase productivity, efficiency and utilization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively communicate with the shift Supervisor, other departments and other shifts in regard to part quality, equipment, special instructions, corrective action and productivity.
Coordinate warehouse activities to insure that raw materials and outgoing pallets are on-hand and readily available to maintain production.
Respond to machine alarms and take corrective action involving quality issues, processing and or minor machine, mold and auxiliary equipment repairs.
Actively participate in Total Housekeeping Management.
Provide technical assistance in maintaining expected levels of productivity in order to fulfill scheduling and quality requirements.
Assist in shift operations as necessary and be proactive in contributing creative and/or innovative ideas for continuous improvement in addition to assistance with special projects as assigned.
Complies with government regulations in adherence of EPA, MSDS, Lock/Out-Tag/Out and all other proper safety standards.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years of prior plastics manufacturing experience; one year of technical training on injection molding machines and/or automation equipment preferred; strong mechanical aptitude is required.
Must have good verbal communication skills and basic writing skills to complete reports and various forms and documents.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format; must be able to add, subtract, measure, and perform basic math functions.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Must have regular, reliable attendance and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.
Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.