Process Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift

Process Technician - 1st & 2nd ShiftRockwall - Rockwall, TX 75087OverviewChannell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults.DescriptionThe Process Technician is directly responsible for setup and the correct processing of all machines and equipment to ensure to meet the daily production schedule and productivity. Also responsible for preventative maintenance and providing support to direct manufacturing activities to ensure that quality parts are always produced effectively and safely.Essential FunctionsSetup and operate a variety of material handling, molding, finishing and assembly equipment Examples: mold setup, or cutter adjustmentsResponsible for mold change and machine adjustmentsStart up and shut down the molding machinesOperate forklift to do mold changesUse forklift to move and organize moldsResponsible for filling out the daily process records necessary to control and maintain machine running conditionsConduct minor repairs and change inserts, as necessaryResponsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of high-volume molding machinesMonitor production quantities for color change, mold change and product completionsExecute all activities within the scope of approved procedures and sets priorities necessary to accomplish pre-determined goals based on production needsMonitor scrap being produced from process and effect changes needed to eliminate root cause of scrapMaintain an acceptable level of housekeeping by 5S standards in the assigned work areaPromote, attain, and maintain safety, quality, and environmental awareness and requirements in the area of responsibilityIdentify and resolve issues in the assigned working area related to equipment, machines, personnel, process, training, and materials, which conflict in obtaining maximum quality of production and efficiencyProvide recommendations to engineering about process improvement opportunities for processes, practices, equipment, performance, and efficiency of operationsInspect machines hourly in the assigned working area to ensure production of acceptable quality parts to prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap)Accurately report daily shift performances, which include but not limited to safety, quality, labor hours, production tickets, scrap, and first part approvalsMust be able to troubleshoot support equipment (grinders, blenders, hopper loaders, and chillersInform Production Lead, where necessary, of all events affecting the flow of productionCommunicate with on-coming team members with respect to shift performance and scrapAct to promptly correct or remove all workplace hazardsOther duties assigned by managementAbility to/Training RequirementsMust understand and follow all departmental safety rulesUnderstand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)ISO sections pertaining to the positionQualificationsMinimum of 3+ years of related molding plastics processing and maintenance experience preferredExperience in machine start-up and shutdown. Knowledge of basic machine functionsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsBasic data entryHigh School diploma or GED equivalentMust be able to speak, read/comprehend and write in EnglishPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsThe physical demands and working conditions requirements indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.Physical Demands : Standing, sitting, walking (up to continuously); speaking/verbal communication, bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 50 pounds (frequently).Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.