Paint Metallization Technician

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces primarily for the automotive sector and the industrial, consumer goods, medical, and other markets. The company's products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales, and technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 staff members. The company serves customers and platforms worldwide, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world's leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provides technical support for the molding operations, including preparation, set-up, and troubleshooting of machines and secondary processes. Confers with direct Supervisor and Shift Lead. Examines and measures sample assemblies for adherence to surface and dimensional specifications, using gauges such as micrometers and calipers, and confers with quality control personnel to gain sample approval for production. Examines work to detect production defects.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate understanding of all set-up procedures and all machine functions.

• Operate, set up, troubleshoot, and maintain metalizing process machinery using various tools.

• Oversee and review the quality of products produced and make recommendations based on any nonconformances.

• Work within ERP system tracking finished goods and monitoring work centers

• Optimize efficiency through scrap reduction and downtime analysis

• Set up and troubleshoot secondary equipment.

• Monitor the press cycle to ensure that presses are running to routing standards.

• Initiate corrective action for jobs running out of the standard cycle.

• Change the end of arm tooling and load robot program

• Perform periodic inspection rounds when needed.

• Relocate material and parts to the warehouse using a hand cart and forklift.

• Complete cleanup duties and return supplies to the proper location.

• Run processes as needed.

• Serve as a particular project team member or attend training sessions as required.

• Complete classes on materials, statistical process control (SPC), and primary processing skills as required.

• Inventory transactions

• Comply with safety guidelines, rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as maintain work area clean and orderly manner.

• Meet productivity standards; strives to increase productivity and meet goals about requirements.

• Interpret blueprint specifications, set-up documentation, control plans, and manufacturing instructions. Use various inspection equipment or gauges to verify product quality and plot statistical data as required, generally involving several part numbers at a time.

• Practical understanding of shop mathematics.

• Assist the supervisor in training new personnel on proper job procedures, quality requirements, and safety procedures.

• Instruct other workers in machine set-up and operation.

• Operate overhead hoist/crane to position materials.

• Notify the Supervisor when primary service to machinery is required.

• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.

• Promote 5S mentality and push for solid housekeeping principles.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary occasionally.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 1-3 years of Mechanical/ Technical experience working in a manufacturing environment troubleshooting, setting up, and running industrial equipment.

• Industrial painting/metalizing experience preferred, but not required.

• 6S experience preferred, but not required.