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SPC Extrusion Process Technician | Shift 3

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.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.