ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? Test and build products or subassemblies for functionality or quality ? Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, and products ? Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity ? Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with the company’s manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures ? Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production ? Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products ? Keep accurate records of all current and completed projects ? Author test reports and submit to management for review ? Repackage and prepare samples for return shipment to client ? Maintain inventory of work materials and put in requests for more supplies when necessary

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? Some customer interface may be required ? Ability to lift boxes (up to 30 lbs) and use pallet jacks to move materials ? Safety awareness, take precautions and be vigilant of others’ safety ? Superb communication skills, including written and verbal instruction.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ? Minimum high school diploma or GED is required ? On-the-job training provided ? At least two years in technical or quality field preferred ? Some college, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

Scheduling machines and people

Identifying process improvements

Developing people and trainings

Managing plant operations

Ensuring compliance applicable regulations

People

• Manage. Provide expectations, accountability, and direction to all direct reports including monitoring productivity and workload. Conduct staff meetings to coordinate daily plant activities. Participate in the recruitment, evaluation, and promotion of subordinate staff as appropriate.

• Lead. Lead a culture that promotes involvement, communication, mutual trust & respect, and teamwork.• Evaluate. Interview and participate in the hiring of all operators and supervisors - continue to build a great team.

• Educate. Ensure all employees receive adequate training and timely evaluations. Initiates, develops, and coordinates the implementation of specific training programs. 

• Protect. Promote safety daily. Identifying, developing, and implementing best practices in safety and quality.

Process 

• Solve. Ensure all facility issues are promptly addressed using problem solving skills and root cause analysis to resolve and/or mitigate operational issues.

• Oversee. Direct all plant activities in accordance with goals, product standards, costs, budget, manpower and established procedures. Review daily inventories and plan daily production.

• Implement. Design and implement operations, programs, services, strategies, and initiatives that are responsive to the needs of the company's facility.

• Improve. Champion problem solving teams and the use of Lean Principles to continually improve key performance measures.

• Perform. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong technical aptitude along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrated knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes.

• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Ability to maintain a confidentiality of records and information.

• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and proceeded urges, formulating policy to, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, patience, and the ability to work in team environment effectively with a wide range of backgrounds and skill sets.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in quality assurance applications.

• Employee development and performance management skills

• Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree; with leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting utilizing CNC machining centers.

• Familiarity operating Makino CNC horizontal machining centers with FANUC controls.

INTRODUCTION: 

This position reports to Maintenance Supervisor. It is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all assigned duties and has authority delegated commensurate with assigned responsibilities.

MAINTENANCE TECH II: Performs detailed phases of plant and production maintenance work. Performs duties associated with all areas of production as related to maintenance.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that all shop equipment is properly maintained and running properly.

• Experience in welding (MIG and TIG).

• Building prototypes products and test units.

• Daily and monthly maintenance, which include maintenance records, and operation of all manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret machine control prints.

• Basic as well as more advanced troubleshooting responsibilities.

• Ability to perform machining of tooling and fixtures.

• Troubleshoot of simple to more complex electrical issues for root cause and implement definitive resolution to correct.

• Performing basic as well as more advanced trouble shooting and repairs of machinery and equipment with and/or without PLC’s.

• Ability to troubleshoot, assess root cause and correct issues as related to basic hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment.

• Documenting of preventative maintenance, downtime and spare parts.

• Performs daily preventative maintenance as scheduled.

• Ability to learn robots as well as Vision systems. Robot knowledge to include but not limited to; Fanuc, ABB, Panasonic, and any other robots on site.

• Timely communication to the Maintenance Supervisor of any concerns with machinery, downtime, or other issues that affect production, operations or machinery.

• Any additional duties that have not been specifically stated, but which may be assigned, and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in MIG & TIG welding.

• Basic Mechanical and Electrical skills and ability to operate a fork lift

• Minimum five years previous maintenance experience.

• Basic to tool room skills.

• Solid working knowledge in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Experience with maintenance software programs and systems.

• Completion of High School education or GED.

• Capable of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

• Highly dependable, motivated and self-driven with excellent attendance.

• High level of attention to detail is a must.

• Able to use handheld tools and measuring devices correctly and safely.

• Basic math, reading and writing skills as defined by company standards.

• Ability to gain knowledge of company products, company quality and safety procedures.

• Understanding of Basic Processes.

MATERIALS MANAGER

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Materials Manager position is responsible for leading a professional Materials Management function within the company. This person will direct and coordinate all aspects of the Materials Management function including the planning, procurement, storage and distributing of raw materials, services and supplies in the organization, this includes major contract negotiations with customers and suppliers. The position is also responsible for the management of the customer service functions and accountable for achieving financial objectives for inventory and purchase price standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership to Materials and Customer Service teams. This is accomplished by interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees. Take a lead role in the procurement of production materials. Direction and coordination of Finished Goods inventory, production and shipping requirements for company customers through the customer service planners. Responsible for final negotiation of all supply and service contracts. Direct and coordinate the establishment of production schedules for material and work schedules to meet customer orders. Develop methods and oversees the establishment of raw material planning, this includes blanket purchase orders and supply agreements Directly responsible for the time and accuracy of quoting all raw components. Provides leadership and monitors the company’s inventory accuracy through a cycle check program. Manages and controls inventory investment to set goals and objectives. Maintain ISO work instructions and documents for purchasing and inventory control. Manages all key supplier relationships, including external manufacturing partners. Directs and formulates procedures and policies to ensure that materials are available to support production schedules and customer service targets levels. Interacts with Senior Management and Sales/Marketing to provide product forecasts and demand. Develops methods and analytical tools to manage up-to-date system data for component lead-times, costs and long-term blanket purchase orders. Interacts with Quality Assurance on matters of vendor on-time and delivered quality for vendor rating systems.

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Job Description

-Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts.

-Set up and operating lathes and/or mills.

-Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and other written instructions

-Analyzes design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates, according to knowledge of machine shop processes, part specifications, and machine capabilities.

-Lifts and positions workpiece on the machine table, manually or with hoist, and secures it, using clamps, bolts, or fixtures.

-Machining parts to print per specified tolerances. -Determines reference points and direction of machine cutting paths.

-Computes angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and outlines the sequence of operations required to machine part.

-Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.

-Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards, using in-process inspection tools and devices.

-Use of overhead cranes to set up material on machines.

Qualifications

-Demonstrate strong math aptitude Interpret machine prints, geometric tolerancing, and dimensioning

-Use a feed & speed chart or a calculator to determine appropriate feeds, speeds, and depth of cuts -Read blueprints and work from sketches, diagrams, etc.

-Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers

-Work overtime and weekends as workload dictates

SUMMARY

Staffing Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a Machine Operator position at a local plastic film extrusion company. We need reliable, hard working individuals for the this position. This is an excellent opportunity to make a start with a growing and expanding company in Grand Rapids.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND SKILLS

Candidates will be running extrusion machines as well as any other duties around the plant. Hi-Lo experience is plus! Heavy lifting required. Must have steel-toed boots. Schedule leaves lots of room for relaxation! They run a rotating 4 on 4 off schedule (12 hour shifts):

Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Week 3: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday etc. This is a temporary to hire position. Exceptional candidates with a willingness and desire to learn and grow within the company may be hired in.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The foundation of a strong manufacturing organization is the management team establishing an environment of open communication willing to cooperate in resolving problems. The most important aspect intertwined within your job function is your ability to deal with people. The position is responsible for managing all aspects of the assigned areas and functions in relationship to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People, to support the overall company goals and objectives.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Compliance to the Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, Safety Practices, and Management Operating System documents relative to your department.
2. Develop specific objectives and targets that support company goals and objectives.
3. Responsible for meeting or exceeding requirements for cost targets within your functional areas.
4. Provide leadership and support in Lean Enterprise/Manufacturing initiatives throughout the organization including but not limited to Kaizen, OEE, Kanban, SMED, 6 Sigma, etc.
5. Define employee training needs and implement necessary actions to optimize employee performance.
6. Evaluate employee performance in accordance with the AAC Employee Review Policy.
7. Oversee and enforce company rules and practices in compliance with the Employee Handbook.
8. Comply with 5S housekeeping practices and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
9. In conjunction with Human Resources assist in the hiring and termination of employees in your area of responsibility.
10. Responsible for promoting and demonstrating a team philosophy in accomplishing the division’s goals and objectives.
11. Effective management of labor resources.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ensure that projects meet performance, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
2. Maintain all documentation related to projects, including new product launch and engineering changes.
3. Serves as technical liaison with the customer and vendors. Manages the customer and vendor interface. Resolving any problems/conflicts to ensure that design reviews and corrective actions are executed throughout the course of the project.
4. Coordinate customer new product tooling and launch programs with appropriate personnel.
5. Process quotes with technical data regarding tooling, die cast, machining, assembly and leak test processes.
6. Maintain the new/replacement die cast tooling schedule and monitor inventory of machining perishable tooling.
7. Update and maintain the tool preventive maintenance files and establish the repair/prevention maintenance requirements for each tool.
8. Assign repair/preventive maintenance work to outside subcontractors when required and authorized.
9. Maintain the shot tracking/die status documentation.
10. Responsible for the maintenance and upgrades of all tool room equipment.
11. Work with manufacturing, and quality engineers to resolve tooling related performance issues.
12. Work with manufacturing and process engineers to develop improved processes.
13. Assign change requests to work on tooling as required and authorized.
14. Perform other duties as required.

PREREQUISITE Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Work Experience Prior Experience in managing related functions 2D/3D Cad Program experience (Autocad, Solid Works, CATIA) Microsoft Office essentials

Maintenance Technician General Position Summary:

• Responsible for maintaining and sustaining of all equipment and facilities to meet world class service levels.
• Identifies key issues in sustained production, prioritize and assign resources to improve equipment uptimes.
• All Predictive and Preventative Maintenance.
• Ability to fabricate parts when needed.
• Able to follow blue prints to create unique parts from engineering.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience will be taken into consideration.
• A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience on an industrial maintenance team.

Skills:

• Advanced technical knowledge. Possess strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be proficient in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics repair and troubleshooting.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair problems with AC, DC, vector and servo drive systems.
• Experience with PLC Maintenance and programming is vital.
• Basic welding and machining skills are helpful.
• Must be able to read, sketch and understand mechanical, piping and electrical drawings.
• Must be able to successfully interact and communicate with others.
• Must be willing to update skill set as needed.
• A strong verbal and written communication skill is a must along with good interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity of very high volume production environment.

Essential Functions:

• Able to stand for long periods of time; as much as up to 12 hours.
• Bending, climb ladders, and able to lift weights of 60 lbs.
• Must be able to operate Powered Industrial Equipment such as forklifts, lathes, mill, welders other various maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to operate a variety of power tools.
• This position must be able to work in a wide range of environmental conditions. Use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all required times and follow all safety rules.
• Available to work overtime as needed with short notice. Open to all shifts.
• Able to accurately read a variety of measuring devices.
• The ability to speak and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with the management team.

Health & Safety Pregis Films values its people and is committed to providing and maintaining a safe a healthy work environment. All employees must be responsible for knowing and complying with safety policies and regulations. Working safely and wearing required PPE is a condition of employment and not an option.

General Responsibilities:

Manufacturing

Follow Standard Work in performing all tasks as assigned Can perform all Level C Tech Die Setter Job Responsibilities Has the ability to effectively shut-down and startup every press/job in plant.
Has the ability to hook up and verify the cavity transducers, if required for the job that is running. If they identify a problem they can act accordingly, and know who to contact.
Has the ability to fill out the Wall stock thickness log, identify problems, and knows who to contact.
Understands hot runner troubleshooting guide.
Has the ability to follow the first eleven steps of the troubleshooting guide and know when to seek technical assistance.
Understands and follows the Technical Escalation Plan.
Communicates effectively during shift change overs, walkthroughs, and job changeovers. Communicates effectively with emails.
Understands all of the terms used on the PTF, why they are monitored, and can correctly fill out a PTF.
Understands and can correctly fill out a Machine Shutdown Tracking Log.
Correctly enters downtime and scrap into MODS.
Capable of filling out a End of Shift Report
Understands and can correctly fill out Work Orders
6S conscious and leaves next shift prepped
Run presses as needed and instructed by the FLL.
Cascade Enterprise System

Understand and support CES methodology Utilizes CES principles to improve effectiveness and efficiency in production Culture Bearer

Treat all people regardless of their background, individual or cultural differences with dignity and respect Display high moral and ethical standards and a high level of integrity Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence Understand and support CES methodology and thinking Understand and value the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Administrative

· Follow all Cascade Engineering policies and procedures

· Clock in and out using Kronos time system

Minimum Education, Experience and Cultural Requirements:

· Plastic Assessment- Written & Online

· Pass Safety Training 1 hour (LOTO and demonstration)

· OJT - Supervised Plant Wall to Wall process work with CTP or Process Technician Startups / Shutdowns / Troubleshooting

· Fundamentals of Injection Molding Class 24 hours

· OJT - Unsupervised Plant Wall to Wall process work with CTP or Process Technician Startups / Shutdowns / Troubleshooting

· Notebook of work updated by employee and audited monthly by Front Line Leader and Technical Staff

· RIE Plastics Training

· Process Control On the Job Training and Test

· Advanced Plastics Assessment

· Successful completion of mid-term review and final review