Job Information
Viega LLC Process Technician - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Weekend Shifts in McPherson, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12898551
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
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.
- Answers equipment alarms.
- 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.
Continuous Improvement
- Formally communicates production information to Supervisor on a daily basis via production boards.
- Drives improvements in production through Viegas 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.