Process Technician - 3rd Shift; Plastics

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As a driver of innovation, Viega is one of the most important technology leaders in the installation industry. We develop intelligent systems and integrated digital solutions. Quality is incorporated into everything we do. We believe that this is about much more than supplying pipelines. We turn spaces into living rooms:
More comfortable. More intelligent. More secure. More sustainable.

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Location(s):
McPherson, KS

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Process Technician role is responsible for ensuring machines are operating 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.

What You'll Do:

Leadership

• Provides leadership to other team members based on strong knowledge of and experience with processes and equipment.
• Develop, implement and maintain training procedures.
• Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

Production

• Completes changeover of machines for production runs.
• Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
• Relieves operators and fills in for supervisors as needed.
• Maintains set-up records for each machine and products produced; submits first article inspection parts to quality for approval.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes material handling, system transactions, quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.
• Makes minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines. Notifies leadership when major service is required.
• Assembles equipment and tooling for scheduled production runs.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Ensures efficient production to help ensure the achievement of production scrap and OEE goals.
• Safely and efficiently shuts down equipment.
• Possesses some knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab equipment, etc.
• Formally communicates production information to Supervisor on a daily basis via production boards.
• Drives improvements in production through Viega’s continuous improvement process.
• Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on production experience and results.
• Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.

Tooling

• Inspect tooling before and after production runs to ensure quality. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling department, quality and leadership as needed.
• Capable of performing some preventative maintenance on tooling including but not limited to: complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual inspection and complete assembly.

Administrative

• 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 logs, QMS documents, etc.

Quality and Recordkeeping

• Process and control any non-conformance defects with production 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 work stations.
• Assists in daily cleaning and maintenance of production 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 assign.

Special Job Dimensions

• May be required to work different shifts as needed.

What We're Looking For:

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
• Abilit…