• Mold Technician

    Saint-Gobain (Mcpherson, KS)


    _What’s the job?_

     

    Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and the Senior Technical Lead the Molding Technician I will perform color checks, color changes, quality tests, relieve for breaks, assist in basic mold changes, set up printers and packing stations, clean and set up grinders and other duties assigned to the individual as needed.

     

    **Shift:** **-** 2nd shift - 2:45pm - 11:00pm M-F (will train on 1st shift until ready to move to 2nd shift)-

    **Compensation:** -$20.00 - $23.00 per hour with a $1.20 shift differential once moved to 2nd shift

    Responsibilities:

    EHS and 6S

    + Ensure safe work environment in plant.

    + LOTO authorized.

    + Identify, eliminate, and/or communicate any unsafe conditions.

    + Comply with all PPE requirements.

    + Comply with all CertainTeed Siding and EHS Policies

    + Maintain and improve cleanliness of assigned working areas.

    + Demonstrate active preventive engagement in EHS through performing STOP Observations and safety/environmental reporting.

    Quality

    + Be able to understand and communicate what a good quality part is.

    + Perform hourly color checks.

    + Abide by all ISO 9001 and 14001 procedures.

    + Ensure that product packaging specification are followed.

    + Perform basic visual quality checks.

     

    Production

    Responsible for aspects of production including:

    + Reduction of regrind generation and increased reuse of regrind.

    + Reduction of Scrap

    + Minimizing Lbs per color change while not sacrificing quality

    + CIL (clean, inspect, lube) assigned equipment.

    + Automation set-up and troubleshooting proficiency at the basic level.

    + Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used.

    + Print and distribute labels as needed.

    + Assist in box erection as needed.

    + Set up packing stations and printers as needed.

    + Package on molding machines as needed.

    + Assist in mold changes as needed as secondary mold setter.

    + Support CertainTeed Molded Product’s goals and plans.

    + Maintain and improve visual factory.

    + Start and navigate Chewbacca and the IS grinder.

    + Maintain the Inkjet printers.

    + Be a backup for QC or forklift.

     

    _What do you bring?_

     

    + High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

    + 2 to 5 years production experience

    + Basic injection molding knowledge

     

    Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

     

    Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected] .

     

    _What are our perks?_

     

    We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to:

     

    + Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

    + Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program

    + Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

    + Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

    + Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends

    + Employee Recognition Programs

    + PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace

    + LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.

     

    _Why work for us?_

     

    At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .