Processing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary / Objective The Special Processing Technician supports manufacturing processes to execute planned production work, primarily through the operation of industrial mixing and converting equipment utilized for the manufacture of Prepreg and Adhesive products. Responsibilities include equipment set-up, operation, and clean down against defined standards to directly support the Lead Operator and ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals for the work cell are consistently achieved. The role requires support of and adherence to all safety standards, personal protective equipment requirements, and safe working practices in the manufacturing environment. Essential Functions The following is a non-exclusive list of the essential functions of the position :

• Comply with company policy, safety, and regulatory requirements; apply safe working practices and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for converting equipment, and associate chemical handling.
• Demonstrate awareness of Quality culture and execute against defined Quality policies, operating instructions, and standard operating conditions for equipment and processes. Ensure accurate capture of data from heat cleaning furnaces, kiln, and press.
• Assure ceramic fabric rolls are heat cleaned / tested before production coating. Assure layup of CMC material is sheeted and converted to press loads. Ensure CMC pressed materials are sintered in kilns. Ensure Sintered CMC Material is CNC / Lasered into desired product. This includes strict adherence to SOPs and avoiding FOD by using MFG and 5S best practices.
• Maintain and organize sheet storage areas including 0°ree;F refer.
• Communicate quality issues or defects encountered to the production Lead, Supervisor or Manager and support timely corrective actions driven at the management level.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Lead Operator, Supervisor, or Manager associated with set-up, machine operation, and cleaning activities to meet planned work schedules and meet productivity goals.
• Support the wider organizational goals with adoption of process and policy changes, and general support for continuous improvement initiatives. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes (MEK / Ethanol) or airborne particles (Ceramic dust), moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand; walk; use hands, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must frequently and repeatedly lift and / or move up to 55 pounds (25Kg). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, with start and end time based on the specific role and shift offered. Routine weekend work may be required as job duties demand. #AV1 .