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This role identifies production inefficiencies, reduces downtime and scrap, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to improve overall operational performance.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nProduction Efficiency Technician 1st Shift\nInclude the following; Other duties may be assigned\nKeep purge compound in stock\nResponsible for enhanced Utility and Die set training, crane and Grinders.\nMaintain inventory levels of heater bands, nozzle tips, Die setter tools, wands, etc.\nReduce regrind generated, and monitor usage to keep levels to a minimum\nWorking with Engineering and Quality to sample various materials to optimize production capability and cost save initiatives\nContact vendor as needed to resolve material or concentrate issues.\nChampion 6’s initiatives as it relates to Material handling - Spilt resins, floor sweeping, decking, equipment cleaning avoiding contamination.\nChampion elimination of internal / external contaminated regrind to increase usage with no quality disruption.\nAct as a Process Engineer if needed.\nPublish weekly regrind and reprocessed inventory numbers.\nKeeps spray orders in stock. Fill spray cabinet daily.\n Publish weekly inventory numbers of reprocessed material to the Materials department to avoid material outages.\nHave damaged tips resurfaced.\nTrack equipment repairs to ensure repairs are completed timely. Report out untimely issues.\nComplete monthly material usage and calibration are validated on all mixing units. Report out issues.\nEnsure all mix sheets are current all Processing books have the.\nSupport all product launch activities to optimize.\nHold weekly meetings with Utility and grinders ensure compliance of process and procedures. Report out to the manufacturing manager.\n Add new programs to moister analyzer and repair when needed.\nDisposition of materials placed in hold area within 24 hours, dispose if needed\nStartup machines on Monday startup.\nUSAFE - complete weekly audits\nFill bolts and washer cribs on the west side Die setter area.\nProduction Efficiency Technician 2nd Shift\nInclude the following; Other duties may be assigned\nEnsure Black River material storage is organized and segregated by material type\nAudit material at the horseshoe and concentrate areas to ensure all materials are in the correct location by part number. Correct and report findings.\nDaily audits of each press to ensure correct materials are used, Gaylord, Gravity bins hoppers, mixing units are correctly labeled and covered to avoid contamination.\nEnvironmental responsibilities - Co-operation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans, trained in clean up modules. Familiar with environmental plant postings.\nCommunicates all material handling issues to shift Supervisor for disciplinary action.\nValidate mixing units are at the correct settings per setup sheet, audible and visual alarms are working and ground wires are attached to prevent static\nInspect mixing units to ensure correct setup hoses and air lines. Inspect hoses for wear and tear, replace as needed (No splices), Hose clamps on all connection points.\nComplete daily runout log for any press downtime due to material runouts with corrective actions\nEliminate contamination - batch mixing units are thoroughly cleaned before use and the assigned batch mixer for the type of material is used.\nEvaluate training needs or enhanced training for Utility.\nICEEP room is to remain clean at all times.\nChampion 6’s initiatives in material handling\nEnsure 100% of Gravity bins are being used and not stored.\nUSAFE - Perform no less than 1 audit per week.\nEnsure mix sheets are updated and in Process book.\nEnsure hand-off shifts and materials are available to avoid runouts\nEnsure materials are pre-dried 6 hours prior to mold change.\nProduction Efficiency Technician 3rd Shift\nInclude the following: Other jobs may be assigned\nChampion 6’s activities in Utility area as well as during material changes, storage and tipper locations\nEnsure correct use of dryer utilization, storage and cleaning.\nEnsure dryers are maintained and serviced regularly, filters, hoses not worn or damaged, hose clamps are used at all connection points. Apply dew meters if needed. Report out on all findings and work orders issued.\nDryers to be monitored for proper cleaning processes and procedures\nEnsure central feed system remains operational with no production interruptions. Filters are cleaned regularly, plungers, flaps operating correctly and all feed lines are in good condition.\nAudit grinders and grinder magnets for metal. Take appropriate steps to quarantine materials to be put through the metal separator. Report issue to the supervisor for disciplinary action.\nMonitor and report out any damaged or worn equipment requiring service, replacement parts. Work orders issued\nDaily walk through every machine to make sure material correct, labeling, proper mix, material covered\nComplete daily runout log, work with supervisors to establish needed corrective action and publish in daily rundowns.\nPerform other duties and responsibilities required by the Manufacturing manager to maintain a safe efficient and quality conscious work environment.\nReview the need for additional training of Utility and Grinders.\nEnsure hand-offs and materials are available at each press to avoid runouts\nEnsure materials are pre-dried 6 - prior to a mold change\nICEEP Storage room remains clean.\nUSAFE - Conduct a minimum of 1 USAFE audit per week.\n Ensure assigned batch mixers for material types are used and thoroughly cleaned to avoid contamination.\nEnvironmental responsibilities - Co-operation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans, trained in clean up modules. Familiar with environmental plant postings.\nSupervisory Responsibilities- In the event that this position becomes vacant, the Manufacturing Manager will resume responsibilities.\nQualifications:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEducation and/or Experience- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nCertificates, Licenses, Registrations- Hi Lo license, rigging, and crane training required.\nPhysical Requirements:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\nWorking Conditions:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. 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