Production Technician III

Production Technician IIIToray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace, sporting goods, motor sport, and industrial markets. You will find our thermoset composite products on nearly every satellite, space launch vehicle, unmanned aircraft, military, and commercial aircraft in production today. TAC also provides composite materials to industrial and recreational applications including mountain bikes, medical prosthetics, and sports equipment.Our thermoplastic prepregs, known in the industry as Cetex, are found in a wide range of commercial and military aircrafts, including large wing structures and interior applications like seats and galleys. Our Cetex products are available in unidirectional tape or fabric form in a variety of engineered thermoplastic resins including PAEK, PEKK, PEEK, PPS, PEI as well as a full line of performance thermoplastics including Nylon, PET, HDPE, and PP.Summary Of Functions:The Production Technician III will be considered the main operator for multiple machines and will possess full understanding of the production process. This includes being able to setup and run the machine, conduct hourly checks, and uphold Toray’s quality standard without any supervision. The Production Technician III will be accountable for upholding Toray’s quality standard and processes by identifying errors and defects for the production line(s). At this level, the technician will be expected to coach and train operators by ensuring they can identify defects and complete hourly checks on the machine. Additionally, if the machine isn’t functioning correctly, the technician should be able to troubleshoot the machine without reaching out for expert advice. The Production Technician III would be able to follow detailed instructions and complete allocated tasks without supervision. Lastly, the technician will be expected to follow procedures which include the use of personal protection equipment (where relevant), disposing of hazardous waste safely in the proper area, and training new operators on job duties and safety requirements. Please note roles and responsibilities are subject to change with or without advance notice.Major Duties And Requirements:Operations:Main operator for multiple production linesSet up of machine(s), run the machine(s), catch defects and errors without supervisionSupport mix areas by making mixes with no oversightIf equipment and production lines have issues, operator should be able to troubleshoot without oversightPrioritize work and review production schedule to ensure production line is running to meet target deadlinesRetrieve work orders/travelers and pull in raw material from warehouseQuality:Check for defects on the lineHourly checks of the machineIdentify quality issuesOversee Production Technician 1 & 2 to ensure all quality errors are detectedSafety:Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment)Dispose hazardous waste in proper areaMaintain a clean and safe working environmentOversee Production Technician 1 & 2 to ensure safety and house cleaning is metOther:Preparation (wrapping and labeling) of the product for processing, loading and unloading product from the equipmentTrain, coach, mentor Production Technicians 1 & 2Provide feedback about Production Technicians 1 and 2 training progression to Lead/Supervisor or designeePerform other duties as assigned by Lead/Supervisor or designeeExperience And/Or Education Requirements:Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent18 months to 36 month of experience working with composites or productions departmentManagement experience preferred (0-3 months)Effective communication skillsAbility to coach and train operators with assigned tasksSupport and manage Production Technicians 1 & 2Strong mechanical aptitudeMath and basic computer skills requiredAbility to convert grams to poundsMust be able to follow written and verbal instructions for machine operationMust be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in EnglishAble to work and communicate as a teamMaintain work areas in a neat, orderly and safe mannerMust be capable of lifting up to 55 lbsMust be clean shaven in order to wear PPE/RespiratorExcellent attendance: ability to work overtime, weekends and off shifts when neededHourly pay range: $25 - $40/hrToray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.