Manufacturing Technician

Mfg Films Technician I - Coating (2nd Or 3rd Shift) Join our esteemed team at Orafol Americas Inc.'s Reflective Solutions Division situated in Avon, Connecticut. Our temperature-controlled manufacturing facility provides a clean and comfortable working environment. Pay rate starts at $22 per hour commensurate with experience + shift differential Job Summary: The Technician is responsible for the manufacturing of micro-prism films. The Manufacturing Films Technician I, manages material flow on the equipment, monitors operation, makes operating adjustments (as required) and verifies product quality and equipment operating conditions to assure conformance to specifications. The Technician follows all required ISO documentation. The Technician is responsible for area housekeeping and following proper safety procedures plus recommending changes to enhance equipment performance and improve safety. Essential Functions Safe operation of all Orafol manufacturing equipment. May be required to operate and inspect Powered Industrial equipment. Operate equipment and to perform all functions to produce quality compliant films. Understand and wear all Personal Protection Equipment as required. Perform all required quality checks pertaining to runs as required. Remove and inspects tooling as required. Monitor and records pressure and ranges as required. Load film on and off machines. Slit material to appropriate widths and lengths as required. Set up and perform splices. Complete all roll documentation as required. Processes work orders using Enterprise System. Print and verify work in progress work labels. Follow all standardized procedures while operating machines. Comply with all OSHA regulations. Proactively detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Supervisor. Hazardous Waste (communication/handling). Understand Safety Data Sheet documentation. Retrieve chemicals from Chemical Mix Room as required. Basic troubleshooting of process/product variations and/or equipment related issues. Effective communication during shift change to both Supervisors and other operators. Enter requests in Computer Maintenance Management System. Support and performs routine maintenance on equipment. Take preventive measures and performing such tasks as equipment cleaning. Maintain documentation of all required machine reports. Maintain an optimal level of product quality and adheres to Orafol's Quality Program. Attend all job required training sessions. Participate in communication meetings. Maintain a safe and clean work area. Understand Orafol's goals and works well as a team member to exceed expectations. Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates. Additional Responsibilities During day to day production operations, Technicians generate hazardous wastes. The types of wastes generated during production may include ignitable solvents, solvent wipers and debris, used oil, non-hazardous resins, and non-hazardous solids. Technicians manage satellite storage of these wastes. Responsible for verifying that satellite containers are compatible with their contents and are sealed unless waste is physically being added or removed. Ensure that all satellite containers used to accumulate waste are approved by the U.S Department of Transportation (DOT), and that containers are labeled with the words Hazardous Waste and other words that further describe the waste. Because Technicians routinely handle hazardous waste and Orafol is a large quantity generator (LQG), Technicians are required to attend annual hazardous waste training required by 40 CFR 262.34 (a)(4). Technicians verify that satellite accumulation areas are located at or near the point of generation (The facility may only accumulate up to 55 gallons of hazardous waste or 1 quart of acute hazardous waste at each satellite accumulation area). When the quantity limit is reached or a container is full, Technicians are required to add the accumulation start date to the container label and, within three days, transfer the waste container to the hazardous waste storage area. Prior to transferring containers to the hazardous waste storage area, Technicians are responsible for remove the attached pour off funnels, if present, and seal the container with U.N. approved closures (i.e. bungs). Technicians use appropriate container handling procedures and equipment to minimize the potential for a release of hazardous waste during transfer. Technicians are also responsible for placing containers in the appropriate storage location within the hazardous waste storage area and for verifying that waste containers have adequate secondary containment. This includes segregating potentially incompatible wastes. In the event of a release of hazardous waste, Technicians will isolate the immediate area, warn others in the affected area and notify the primary and/or alternate emergency coordinator. Orafol employees are only authorized to respond to incidental releases as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910.120. Follow prescribed safety guidelines in accordance to Orafol Americas Safety program; use required PPE Maintains an optimal level of product quality and adheres to Orafol's Quality Program. Orafol Reflective Solutions operates on a 24/5 schedule. All full-time positions offer a competitive compensation, a fully vested 401K program with company match upon eligibility, health, dental, and vision insurance available on the first of the month following hire, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) reimbursements, company-sponsored disability, basic life, AD&D insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Education Requirements: High School Diploma required. Read, write and effectively communicate in the English language. Competency with Microsoft Office products. Work Experience: 0 - 1 years of manufacturing experience. Aptitudes & Characteristics: Exhibit a high level of attention to detail, care and caution to surroundings, especially when involved with high risk duties. Must have a positive can do attitude and a sense of accountability. Must be a fast learner, driven and self-motivated; strive towards continuous improvement, innovation, creativity, and demonstrated a clear sense of urgency. Ability to work with little to no supervision and as a team member. Must be able to safely lift and move objects up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis. Required ability to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to walk, stretch, reach, crawl and grasp objects. Required to bend, stoop, climb or kneel occasionally. Ability to follow directions, make conscientious decisions, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.