Process Technician - 3rd Shift

Job-ID: 12443; Location(s): McPherson, KS 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Support/responsible for ensuring projects are within budget and time and 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

• Continually and proactively demonstrates strong leadership through training, motivating and developing other team members.
• Develop and implement training procedures.
• Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

Projects

• Completes changeover of machines for trial and acceptance runs.
• Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
• Develops set-up records for each machine and products produced; submits article inspection parts to quality for approval.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.
• Assembles equipment and tooling for scheduled trial runs. 
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting and documenting as necessary.
• Possesses some knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab equipment, etc.
• Communicate any scheduling concerns with leadership and work to resolve any discrepancies.
• Balance the project schedule with available resources to ensure timely production and the achievement of on-time production goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Formally communicates project information to Supervisor.
• Assists in presenting project information to managers and directors.
• Assists with improvements during projects, e.g., through Viega’s continuous improvement process.
• Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on project experience and results.
• Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.

Tooling

• Inspect tooling before and after trial or acceptance runs to ensure quality. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling department, quality and leadership as needed.
• Capable of performing preventative maintenance on all tooling including but not limited to: complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual and dimensional inspection, and complete assembly.
• Must be able to identify, assess root cause, communicate and recommend solutions to any tooling wear or damage.

Administrative

• Perform high level administrative tasks including researching equipment, developing investment proposals, formally communicating with vendors and director level leadership, project management, etc.
• 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 trial logs, QMS documents, etc.
• Creates work request forms for maintenance for upkeep of equipment and facilities.

Quality and Recordkeeping

• Process and control any non-conformance defects with project 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 workstations.
• Assists in daily cleaning and maintenance of project 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 assigned.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.

Special Job Dimensions

• May be required to work different shifts as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of companies’ policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form
• Ability to prioritize and resolve problems
• Ability to comply with quality system procedures
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience in SAP
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• High School Education or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing/tooling experience required
• Experience in training and development preferred
• Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships (colleagues, vendors, customers, etc.)

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Your contact person:

Kristi Davis  -  Kristi.Davis@viega.us -