Production Technician for Materials at Alliance Precision Plastics – Rochester, New York

BASIC PURPOSE:

· Coordinate material distribution for all shifts within Production - must have knowledge of plastic resins (production position not warehouse)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Utilize the production schedule to plan and stage material for all shifts within the Molding Department

· Interact with Warehouse to coordinate material movements and maintain inventory accuracy

· Maintain lot control of raw materials on the production floor

· Strong understanding and ability to troubleshoot material handling equipment such as dryers, loaders, and concentrate feeders

· Perform material audits on production floor

· Proficient on forklift and promote safety

· Interact with material handlers, set-up technicians, process technicians and scheduling to meet production demands

· Must be able to work outside normal working hours, overtime or alternate shifts to accommodate production needs when required.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Clean Hoppers

· Empty runner bins

· Material returns

· Walk through - Top offs

· Pre-dry Materials

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

· HS diploma or GED required

Experience

· 5-10 years in plastic injection molding - requires experience with plastic resin

Skills

· Ability to communicate with internal customers. Good organizational skills.

· Ability to move materials / lifting / bending / reach overhead

· Ability to use equipment such as forklift, motorized pallet jack, hand tools