Technician, Extrusion

Job Overview:

Responsibilities include all aspects of technical set-up, change overs, minor process adjustments, troubleshooting and adherence to established protocols. One of the prime responsibilities is to keep lines running efficiently, within Safety, Production and Quality goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all set ups and ensures proper specifications during start-up and product changeovers.

• Participate in daily pre-shift Ergonomic stretches and Kickoff Meetings.

• Ensure that there are no delays in "repair hand-offs" to and from maintenance.

• Responsible for making sure all tooling (including mold wheels) is clean and functional as well as to put away tooling in the correct location.

• Responsible for the safe installation of all tooling.

• Make minor adjustments to the process and inform shift lead and/or process specialist.

• Conduct line audits to ensure line is running in optimal performance.

• Accountable for accurate Production Reports and Quality Documents.

• Monitor equipment and take action when necessary.

• Escalate equipment malfunctions to lead.

• Follow TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) schedules to ensure reliable performance of equipment.

• Work towards meeting all Safety, Quality, Production and Scrap goals.

• Conduct product inspection to maintain established Quality levels.

• Maintain 5s standards of assigned area per site requirements (ensure tools are on their designated place, trash cans are emptied, and desk/work area is left in a clean, orderly manner, etc).

• Works with other team members such as Team Leads, Machine Operators, Maintenance Technicians, and Process Engineers.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required

• Technical Vocational School desired

• Proficient in English language desired

• Minimum 2-4 years related experience in extrusion or plastics processing industry desired

EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of The Toro Company to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The Toro Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.