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Viega LLC Process Technician - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Weekend Shifts in McPherson, Kansas

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12898551

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring machines are operating at peak levels of quality and efficiency; driving improvements through the continuous improvement process; developing, training and motivating other team members through knowledge and expertise.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Leadership

  • Provides leadership to other team members based on strong knowledge of and experience with processes and equipment.
  • Develop, implement and maintain training procedures.
  • Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

Production

  • Completes changeover of machines for production runs.
  • Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
  • Relieves operators and fills in for supervisors as needed.
  • Maintains set-up records for each machine and products produced; submits first article inspection parts to quality for approval.
  • Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes material handling, system transactions, quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.
  • Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines. Notifies leadership when major service is required.
  • Assembles equipment and tooling for scheduled production runs.
  • Answers equipment alarms.
  • Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
  • Ensures efficient production to help ensure the achievement of production scrap and OEE goals.
  • Safely and efficiently shuts down equipment.
  • Possesses some knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab equipment, etc.

Continuous Improvement

  • Formally communicates production information to Supervisor on a daily basis via production boards.
  • Drives improvements in production through Viegas continuous improvement process.
  • Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results.
  • Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.

Tooling

  • Inspect tooling before and after production runs to ensure quality. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling department, quality and leadership as needed.
  • Capable of performing some preventative maintenance on tooling including but not limited to: complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual inspection and complete assembly.

Administrative

  • Maintain documentation on processing and tooling issues.
  • Ensure company policies and guidelines are being followed.
  • Recommend improvements to policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency, safety, quality, etc.
  • Ensures team members maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Helps maintain appropriate records such as shift logs, QMS documents, etc.

Quality and Recordkeeping

  • Process and control any non-conformance defects with production parts.
  • Update and maintain necessary documentation.

Cleaning and Area Upkeep

  • Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
  • Perform the 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to organize and manage work stations.
  • Assists in daily cleaning and maintenance of production area, machinery, tooling, etc.
  • Help ensure tooling is put away in the proper location.

Other

  • Attends operational and safety meetings as required.
  • Performs other duties as required and/or assign.

Special Job Dimensions

  • May be required to work different shifts as needed.
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