Production Technician

Production Technician

CoWorx Staffing Services is now hiring Production Technicians in Slatersville, RI! This position is responsible for producing dispensing closures in a quality and cost efficient manner, troubleshooting process problems, and performing any necessary changes and all elements of quality productivity and safety on the team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all molding automation equipment is running and maintains mold machines to standard.
• Communicate directly with Team Leader of previous shift to ensure all relevant information is processed.
• Reviews set-ups to ensure machines are running to standards.
• Ensures labor efficiency standards are met.
• Troubleshoot problems with the production process and notify appropriate individuals with the results in a timely manner.
• Determine root causes to problems arising from material, molding machine and/or operator training.
• Responsible for preparing work requests and communicating to appropriate departments to ensure proper repair and maintenance of molds, machines, process set up, mold and/or related ancillary equipment.
• Responsible for checking down-screen and lot size for upcoming changes and printing copies, including non-runs, job status, and SPC screen.
• Start up machines as required with the appropriate mold color and material changes and mold repairs; ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Monitor all material and blend changes and communicate to responsible departments.
• Take appropriate action if problems are not repairable to maintain production; block cavities, update Mattec, inspect cycles, and document issues.
• Monitor cycles for defects and material flow.
• Separate hot runner molds to remove debris.
• Ensure cleaning of tie bars, ways, conveyors, cappers, and giraffe to keep product free of contaminants.
• Responsible for proper shutdown of mold presses for extended downtime.
• Analyze order status and expedite priority jobs and finished goods.
• Shut off machines not in use over weekends, including water, heat, pumps, and heaters.
• Maintain a clean, organized floor in compliance with safety standards.
• Keep work areas orderly; clear walkways and perform general housekeeping duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on skill and availability.

Desired Background/Skills: Must be a leader with excellent communication skills.

Other Information: Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started! CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.