Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Fives Group is seeking a Process Technician

Fives Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is an industrial engineering group founded in 1812 that designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial groups including the aluminum, steel, tube and pipe, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement and energy sectors. Fives has achieved sales of over $2.5 billion with a team of over 9000 employees and a network of over 100 operational units in over 25 countries.

Position:
Process Engineer Analyst
- Plastics

Bachelor's degree completed or in progress in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology or related fields.

Plastic processing technologies, polymer materials, reading and interpretation of technical drawings; metrology, quality tools, excel, production indicators, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, knowledge of process machinery and equipment, basic knowledge of molds and tooling, knowledge of OEE, SMED, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and APQP, knowledge of ERP systems, knowledge of Power BI, experience in process development, knowledge of recycled materials and sustainability, experience with mold try-outs, knowledge of industrial automation.

Analytical skills, logical reasoning, organization, proactivity, communication skills, teamwork, sense of urgency, results-oriented mindset, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, flexibility, continuous improvement mindset, ability to work effectively with different departments.

• Production:
  Technical support and process stability.
• Quality:
  Analysis of nonconformities, complaints, and action plans.
• Maintenance:
  Identification and correction of problems related to machinery and equipment.
• Tooling:
  Monitoring of mold conditions and mold improvement activities.
• Product Engineering:
  Development and adaptation of products to production processes.
• Production Planning and Control (PPC):
  Analysis of capacity, productivity, and process constraints.
• Purchasing / Supplier Development:
  Technical evaluation of materials and components.

Comply with the safety procedures established by the company, properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) and collective protective equipment, identify and report unsafe conditions, contribute to reducing waste generation, seek alternatives to reduce the consumption of raw materials, energy, and other resources, comply with environmental procedures applicable to the process.

Ensure that plastic processing operations are stable, productive, safe, and economically efficient, contributing to the manufacture of products in accordance with specified quality standards, with continuous reduction of losses, costs, and process variability.

• Remove the current mold
• Close the feed hopper and wait until all previous material has been consumed.
• Switch off the hot runner system.
• Disconnect the cooling system (hoses).
• Switch off the hydraulic system (valve gate nozzle).
• Remove the remaining material in the injection cylinder (dose and inject until it is finished the material of the cylinder)
• Clean and lubricate the mold before removal.
• Close the mold and install the safety lock.
• Disconnect the power cables (hot runner, hydraulic core and ejection).
• Remove the ejector lock or screw.
• Position the overhead crane and attach the hooks to the mold lifting eyes.
• Release the hydraulic clamping pressure or loosen the clamps on the…