Lead Technician - Process

Lead Process Technician

Igloo Products Corp. is an iconic, fast-growing American brand known for its exceptional and durable coolers that meet everyday needs. For more than 75 years, Igloo has been a leader in the housewares industry and has since evolved into a high-growth lifestyle brand, inspiring outdoor experiences centered around fun, family, and friends.

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America's most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth now looking for our next star a passionate Blow Mold Lead Process Technician.

This role, you will be responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of high-volume Blow Molding equipment. Supervise Blow Mold employees in the absence of the supervisor.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve in a lead role by executing all activities within the scope of approved procedures and sets priorities necessary to accomplish pre-determined goals.
• Perform job responsibilities of Supervisor, Set-Up Tech or Relief due to absence or job re-assignment in maintaining departmental efficiency and quality of production.
• Assure compliance of all subordinates (Relief/Machine Operator, Material Handler) with safety rules and regulations within the assigned cell in an effort to reduce occurrence of accidents and loss time in the work place.
• Provide for the training of technicians and operators.
• Support shipping/receiving, production, QA, maintenance, and other functional areas supervision as required.
• Communicate quickly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of high volume blow molding.
• Supervise blow molding employees.
• Operate crane to replace molds.
• Use forklift to move molds.
• Complete paperwork.
• Responsible for mold change and machine adjustments.
• Start/shut down machines.
• Conduct minor repairs and change inserts.
• Data entry and basic computer skills.
• Monitor production quantities for color change, mold change and product completions.
• Ensure the production is running in an efficient manner, quality the first time.
• Read Oracle reporting.
• Maintain acceptable level of housekeeping by 5S standards in the assigned work area.
• Identify and resolve issues in the assigned cell regarding equipment, machines, personnel, process, training and materials, which conflict in obtaining maximum quality of production and efficiencies.
• Monitor equipment in the assigned cell and write maintenance repair tickets in order to reduce spoilage (scrap), down time and ensure the maximum output of production while maintaining acceptable quality standards.
• Inspect machines hourly in the assigned cell to ensure production of acceptable quality parts to prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap).
• Maintain all machine boards in the assigned cell with current information to communicate machine status, targets and goals to subordinates (Relief / Machine Operator, Material Handler) and incoming shift Cell Leader.
• Instruct subordinates (Relief/Machine Operator, Material Handler) in the assigned cell to perform jobs necessary in obtaining maximum quality of production and efficiencies.
• Recommend methods to improve processes and practices, equipment performance and efficiency of operations.
• Accurately report daily shift performances, which include but not limited to safety, quality, labor hours, trutrack, production tickets, scrap, and first part approvals.
• Take action to promote positive employee relations and ensure security of personnel.
• Verification of production working documents.
• Verification of tooling, instructions on materials prior to use on assigned process.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance
5. Short term & Long-term disability
6. Accidental death insurance
7. Supplemental life insurance
8. Company paid holidays
9. Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of blow mold processing plastics experience. Minimum one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
• English Language Skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math Skills: Able to add, subtract, multiple and divide.
• Physical Demands: Manufacturing environment. Able to lift a maximum of 40 lbs. up to 10 times per day during a 12 hour shift; Able to manipulate tools with both hands and stand for long periods during a 12 hour shift; Able to stoop and bend, walk quickly and climb stairs.
• Work Conditions: Warehouse is hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months.
• Experience in machine start-up and shutdown.
• Material Handling experience.
• Experience operating forklifts and cranes.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Standing & Walking Roles may involve extended periods (up to 12 hours) of standing and walking, including moving at a brisk pace and occasional stair climbing.

Postural Requirements Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in low or awkward positions during production or maintenance tasks.

Lifting & Material Handling Operator-level roles may involve lifting up to 25 lb repeatedly throughout the shift. Technician-level roles may involve lifting up to 50 lb multiple times per day, including overhead lifts. Where possible, mechanical aids (e.g., hoists, forklifts) are used.

Fine Motor Skills & Tool Use Use of both hands is required to operate tools, perform adjustments, and handle assembly materials with precision.

Visual Requirements Sufficient visual acuity (e.g., 20/40 with or without correction) is necessary for tasks involving inspection and safe equipment operation.

Environmental Conditions Work is performed in a production setting where seasonal temperatures may range from 100120F (with humidity) in summer to cooler conditions in winter. High noise levels are common; hearing protection is provided and required. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and protective clothing may be required depending on the task.

Additional Job Considerations These roles can be physically demanding, involving repetitive motions and long hours. Technicians may be required to handle heavy molds and materials; use of material handling equipment is provided and encouraged.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Experience in machine start-up and shutdown.
• Blow Molding processing and maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic machine functions.
• Mechanic aptitude.
• Material Handling experience.
• Computer skills.

And of course our Core Values To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities