Process Technician

Scope of Position

This is a permanent plant position with key plant responsibilities.

Utilize engineering principles and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects in support of defined process areas within fiber optic cable manufacturing plant.  Responsible for weekly engineering reports and daily reject dispositioning.  Makes decisions based upon sound engineering and scientific methods.  Actively participates within and beyond department boundaries to resolve process and product issues.  Enhance manufacturing capabilities through the implementation of new ideas and methods.  Executes projects to fulfill department goals and objectives. 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver the weekly engineering reports.  Assists operations with daily dispositioning of rejects.
• Provide problem solving support to production operations.
• Execute assigned area’s process performance improvement (OEE), recipe management projects (Safety, Yield, Cost, Capacity).
• Interface with operators, team leaders, and peers to develop and implement process, equipment, and safety improvements into manufacturing.
• Work with engineers to develop equipment specifications/requirements for new equipment purchases and support the generation of proposals and quotes prior to purchasing.  Complete basic installations of components.  Assist in commissioning and qualification of equipment.  Troubleshoot and address mechanical issues.  Develop maintenance and operator training and troubleshooting documentation.   Assist in generating spare parts lists and proposing stocking levels.  Ensure all project documentation is completed. 
• Support product qualification planning and execution.
• Support master trainers with the training of production personnel on new products, processes, and equipment.
• Support the transfer of new cabling technology, materials, and processes from development to production.  Provide processing support during product development.  Establish production and maintenance documentation such as MI's, SOP's, PM's, calibration, and troubleshooting guides.
• Work with and train maintenance and other support personnel to improve troubleshooting skills plant-wide.

Work Hours and Schedule:

• Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Support off shift as needed

Education and Experience:

• High School or equivalent
• 2-year technical degree preferred
• 2+ years manufacturing environment experience preferred

Travel:

• Less than 2%

Required Skills:

• Creative/innovative problem solving
• Strong technical/mechanical understanding
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions
• Results oriented and high commitment
• The ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working in teams

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of plastic extrusion/UV processing technologies
• Experience with cabling process and equipment
• Design software knowledge
• Data analysis skills
• Ability to use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, and rulers)
• Controls knowledge and troubleshooting ability

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):

• Good verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills – engaging, enabling, open
• Rigorous problem-solving skills
• Planning and organization
• Effective in managing multiple priorities