SPC Extrusion Process Technician

Job Title
SPC Extrusion Process Technician - 3rd Shift

*Position Overview
SPC Extrusion Process Technician
Position Overview: *

• Operate and troubleshoot SPC extrusion lines during startup, normal operation, and shut down.
• All tasks and duties are to be performed safely, while continuing efforts to maximize performance measures of the equipment and process.

*Responsibilities: *

• Operate equipment and make machine/process adjustments for optimized production of SPC products.
• Monitor key equipment parameters and record data as applicable. SPC Extrusion Technician I will use key equipment parameters to make adjustments to the process for optimized results.
• Continually inspect key product characteristics at designated frequencies to ensure A grade acceptability.
• Read, analyze, interpret, and react to charts and graphs while performing step 1.
• Perform physical line walks at designated intervals to monitor/inspect for product quality, equipment reliability, and general housekeeping.
• Utilize the work order entry system to enter and/or complete safety, conditional, and reactive work orders/requests.
• Conduct technical experiments including but not limited to thermal separation, mechanical separation and extrusion of PCC and PI
• Assist with trial runs in production processes
• Assist with troubleshooting quality issue.
• Assist in developing and updating equipment operating and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot and/or modify equipment systems related failures.
• Escalate unresolved failures past length of downtime limits and/or ability to address level of mechanical/electrical/programming complexity.
• Actively participate in and contribute to leadership decision making on new product and equipment trials
• Participate in improvement teams.
• Operate successfully in a team environment.
• Train new Extrusion Operator-Technicians.
• Actively seek means to increase technical competency

*Requirements: *

• Previous equipment operation and equipment troubleshooting experience required.
• Read, write, and comprehend instructions, graphs, diagrams, schematics, charts, and pertinent information related to equipment and process.
• Mechanical and some electrical aptitude preferred.
• Strong problem solving.
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Willingness to learn new things and agility in work scope
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to work on projects that will have extended duration, not just daily tasks
• Familiarity with extrusion processes.
• Able to operate powered industrial trucks.

*Physical Requirements: *

• Must be able to bend, squat, and stoop several times a day.
• Must be able to stand for 8 – 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to climb stairs several times through the day.
• Must be able to lift 35-50 lbs. on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Must be able to handle the stress of meeting goals and production requirements.
• Must be able to visualize defects in the product.
• Must be able to visualize color defects in the product.

*Shaw Employee Benefits Include: *

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings