Process Technician

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Process Technician
. This position is directly responsible for ensuring that all machines are running and all processes are in control and running to standard at all times.

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

• Responsible for machine start-ups.
• First response to all machine, robot, thermolater and secondary equipment alarms.
• Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems.
• Report to Production Supervisor any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of Process Verification, Tool Reports, and Mistake Proof Check sheets as required.
• Responsible for all die change activities not done by a Die Setter.
• Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all Thermolaters, Robot Control Stations, DME units, etc.
• Ensures proper care of all equipment, especially the managing and proper disposal of all purgings.
• Responsible for continuous improvement (ideas and suggestions).
• Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations.
• Responsible for following all USF policies and procedures.

• Plastic Injection molding background with a minimum of three years of experience in plastics processing.
• Must be experienced in mold set-ups, troubleshooting, exposure to maintenance problems and be familiar with state-of-the-art controls on machines and robots.

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.