Process Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Huntley
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Description:The Thermoforming Process Technician is responsible for operating specialized machinery for high-end retail and medical packaging needs. They are accountable for performing various tasks to pre-stage, setup, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot thermoforming machines & equipment as well as perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery. The Process Technician will also perform in-process inspection of parts to ensure product meets visual standards of acceptance and conformance while making adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality of product to meet customer specifications and expectations. This position requires a thorough understanding of machine practices and control of processes and activities. Process Technicians typically have 1 -2 machines that they are running. They will communicate with the 1st shift operator, supervisor, and leads during shift changes.Skills:thermoforming, thermoform, Inspection, set up machine, process control, Maintenance repairTop Skills Details:ThermoformingSet UpProcess TechnicianAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Keep clean & orderly work stations; including machines and equipment by maintaining a high level of Housekeeping and 5S of assigned lines and designated areas.Monitor machines for mechanical issues by visual and auditory inspection.Take corrective action and assist in problem solving for machine issues and notify the appropriate personnel.Obtain & ensure all correct stock and materials are used at all times and located by machine.Perform machine line setup, lineout, and troubleshooting for production runs.Perform machinery start up and shut downs.Develop machine set-up parameters and heat profiles for production runs.Perform in-process inspection of parts and ensure they meet visual standards of acceptance and conformance.Recognize product defects and make adjustments to equipment as necessary.Review and maintain required logs, check sheets, inspection sheets, and work orders.Assist in overall maintenance of machines & equipment including minor repairs.Complete preventative maintenance requirements on machines following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshoot malfunctions, and call for repairs as necessary.Calculate dimension, size, shape, and tolerance of tooling and equipment based on specification and monitor product quality by use of visual inspection and other quality and dimensional measuring tools.Ensure all materials, tooling, and master tooling is properly labeled, segregated and/or returned pre and post production.Perform pre- and post- production Tool inspections and preparations, tool install, and tool removals.Communicate job status and production issues to next shift Process Technicians, Lead, and/or Supervisor.Experience Level:Intermediate Level About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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