Process Technician

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, trouble shooting, 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!