Lead Technician

Lead Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees together with the supervisor the safe operation of the entire production floor
• Responsible to execute the production schedule
• Provides supervision, technical support, and direction to all employees assigned to the machine group
• Responsible for performing periodical extrusion line checks
• Follows company established procedures and enforces company regulations
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance Department to resolve quality issues
• Coordinates with the Compounding Department and Plant Management to ensure material is available for extrusion
• Reports breakdowns and equipment problems to Shift Maintenance
• Directs housekeeping efforts to maintain a clean and hazard free work area
• Enforce material packaging standards and scrap segregation requirements
• Receive and direct incoming phone calls during non-business hours
• Responsible to perform routine administrative duties
• Troubleshoot tooling machine problems and provide feedback to Production Supervisor
• Fill in for Supervisors or Extrusion Technicians on vacation or absences with other Lead Technicians
• All other duties assigned

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of the extrusion process and familiarity with machining processes
• Aptitude for mechanical processes and mathematical ability
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good planning and judgement skills
• Ability to work independently and with accuracy
• Drive to take initiative
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability, accountability, and responsiveness are essential
• Aptitude to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Basic computer skills

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous manufacturing experience or five (5) years of experience as Extrusion Operator/Technician
• Fork lift license to operate various forklifts

Organizational Relationship:

• Reports to Shift Supervisor

Physical Requirements:

• Essential functions of this job are to perform a range of physical activities throughout the workday, including climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing and engaging in repetitive motions.
• An essential function of this job is to lift and or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Must be available with predictable and regular attendance onsite to perform the essential functions above under key functions whenever employee is scheduled to work.

The above declarations are not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and requirements may be modified from time to time at the discretion of the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer