Job Description

**The Thermoforming Process Technician **is responsible for working with process team leader to resolve ongoing problems, supporting setup in bringing lines into production, working with Corporate engineers on new product development and R&D trial requests, and working with process team leader to maintain accurate and up to date process sheets.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Be proactive in identifying improved process capabilities on the production floor
• Provide input to new product development teams upon request. Actively participate in start-ups of jobs
• Following established programs improve overall product quality on a continual basis
• Thorough understanding of material behavior in the thermoforming process
• Assist in the start-up of new equipment with process support
• Maintain and upkeep process definition sheets and tracking system
• Ability to work on equipment with basic hand tools
• Maintain high degree of technical proficiency acquired through experience and on-the-job training versus prolonged courses or specialized instruction.
• Other duties as necessary

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

**Safety: **Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures

**Quality: **Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant.

**Training: **Demonstrates ability to develop and deliver training as required.

**Operate Equipment: **Ability to operate thermoforming equipment and peripherals.

**Maintain Records: **Ability to accurately record and maintain information as required.

**Leadership Competencies: **Action oriented, communicates effectively, drive engagement, results driven, manage complexity, situational adaptability.

Communication/Teamwork:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure.

Technical Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization.

Maintenance/Repair:

• Demonstrates basic mechanical aptitude and abilities.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate course of action.

Project Management:

• Ability to provide direction and support during project introduction with Manufacturing team.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of NPD process.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Thermoforming Machine