Lead Material System Technician

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manufacturing Team Supervisor, the Lead Material System Technician will oversee the department and is responsible for training and assisting in evaluation of all Material System Technicians in regard to properly mixing, grinding, and moving all raw material for the production of injection molded products. Responsibilities will also include setting up, programming, operation and minor maintenance of the entire material handling system. Controlling and identifying all scrap material, which includes regrind for processing, recyclable scrap, and waste scrap.

Essential Functions:

• Train all Material System Techs in the listed areas:
  
  
  
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Material System - programing, upkeep and maintenance
  • Proper PPE
  • Grinding
  • Cleaning procedures - hoppers, evac units, grinders, material system
  
  
  
  
• Training for personnel that are grinding - proper grinding, ID Materials, How to read W/O, PPE Attend Production Scheduling meeting and prepare a schedule for Material System Techs.
• Read, follow, and verify work orders to ensure product is manufactured to specification. Identify raw materials and label correctly.
• Properly program, set up and operate entire material handling system including blenders, dryers, hoppers and grinder evacuation units.
• Troubleshoot and correct common material and material system problems. Change materials as required.
• Complete moisture tests daily on MAX 4000XL Moisture Analyzer and document results. Clean and maintain material blenders, hoppers, dryers, and grinders.
• Verify Closed loop regrind systems are in place and working.
• Report material system maintenance needs to maintenance dept including grinders, hoppers, material system, and barrel evac units.
• Complete material transactions for additions and subtractions of raw materials. Inventory raw materials, colorants, additives, and hotstamp foils.
• Track and report on the use of materials regrind and scrap including purgings. Maintain the FIFO and inventory of regrind materials.
• Assist in maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality/Environmental System certifications by supporting: corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.
• Verify daily that the Material Log sheets are completed and correct.
• Perform weekly, biweekly and monthly cycle counts of raw material as needed. Change, clean and maintain all pump filters in material system as required.
• Unload "Bulk Material Trucks" into proper silo, following specific work instructions for this.

Other Functions

• Visual inspection of manufactured parts.
• Mix raw materials as needed using the correct formulas.
• Complete routine housekeeping to ensure that the material handling areas are keep clean and organized by following daily and weekly cleaning procedures.
• Attend and successfully complete forklift certification.
• Weigh and properly document all scrap materials for reuse, recycling, and waste.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment * safety shoes are to be worn at all time during your scheduled work hours. * Department manager/supervisor will cover additional PPE as required on department specific work instructions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Success in this role will require

• Ability to read and follow work orders.
• Properly complete material changes according to the production schedule and work order. Use and complete Electronic Material Log properly.
• Ability to properly identify and label all types of raw materials (virgin, regrind, recyclable scrap and waste materials).
• Properly correct common material and material system related problems.
• Properly complete cleaning on grinders, hoppers, blenders, and press during material changes. Properly complete material transactions using the ERP system.
• Successfully complete forklift training and certification.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing material handling experience (preferably in injection molding environment). Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 85 lbs. Good physical stamina.
• Forklift experience required.
• Familiarity with computers and have the ability to perform basic data entry.
• Ability to work overtime on a daily and/or rotating weekend basis to meet the needs of our customers.
• Ability to work non-standard hours (up to 12 hours/day) occasionally to meet the needs of our customers. Ability to inspect production for quality defects.

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By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.