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Cinova Medical

Process Technician/Lead (2nd Shift)

Cinova Medical, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Provide direction to manufacturing personnel in order to meet quality, cost and delivery expectations of our customers as well as maintain a clean and organized working environment for our associates. The Process Technician/Lead will accomplish this by consistent application of company policies, procedures and guidelines, communicating manufacturing-related goals and objectives including quality, throughput, customer service, on-time delivery, as well as participation in on-the-job training for associates, disciplinary & attendance tracking. This position is responsible for molding plastic parts in accordance to company requirements and standards. This includes machine set-up, secondary equipment set-up and input process parameters. All associates are expected to perform all activities in a safe manner and to report any safety concerns or injuries immediately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor & maintain people requirements/assignments for manufacturing personnel

Disposition of attendance & disciplinary issues

Communicate with & train production personnel regarding customer & company expectations

Facilitate the implementation of corrective action for non-complying products

Monitor/track SPC & quality reports for shift

Daily Shift Reporting

Review, analyze and implement corrective action related to daily manufacturing results

Provide direction and review performance of manufacturing personnel

Coordinate all manufacturing efforts to meet required production schedule

Monitor expense controls and implement corrective action as required

Maintain a clean and well-organized work environment

Manage the scheduled production at established efficiency and utilization standards and complete daily shift audits

Manage the material flow, inventory control, quality program, scrap, safety and cleanliness of the production floor

Manage and improve employee engagement

Maintain staff by interviewing, selecting, and overseeing training of associates

Conduct Performance Reviews

Resolve employee issues by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; and taking action as appropriate

Ensure operators document production by press for your shift and audit the previous shifts prior to entering data for IQMS

Set-up the injection mold presses and install molds according to specifications

Read specifications and set machine controls, regulating prescribed molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding time and pressure

Provide input of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction of defects, overall process improvement and the reduction of downtime

Inspect and evaluate parts for quality

Communicate and translate what is happening from a molding standpoint to engineers and management

Monitor and troubleshoot molding process; observe equipment and materials in process to analyze and determine cause of malfunctions

Make adjustments to equipment to obtain desired results

Responsible for machine start-ups

First response to all machine, robot, thermolater and secondary equipment alarms

Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency

Responsible for the accurate completion of Process Verification

Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems

Provide mold and fixture preventative maintenance

Store and document molds and fixtures

Change mold inserts (as equipment requires)

Change secondary equipment inserts and nesting

Diagnose (troubleshoot) secondary equipment problems

Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with co-workers, employer, customers and suppliers

Uphold a strong desire to learn new and changing technologies

Perform activities in a safe mannerMust know and properly use all aspects of the company LOTO program for an authorized employee

Must possess a Cinova Medical issued forklift license.

Must understand and be competent in all aspects of QS 9001 and ISO 13485 as it relates to the injection molding process and production activities

Must have acceptable attendance record

Ability to train subordinate(s)

Must attend all mandatory company meetings and safety education sessions

Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

3-5 years experience in a plastics manufacturing environment

Experience in 5S, continuous improvement, and Lean Manufacturing processes

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully lead a team and resolve issues relating to personnel, quickly and efficiently

Exceptional communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Working knowledge of various types of manufacturing machinery and tools

Proven problem solving abilities and critical thinking

Must be fully trained and perform the following duties efficiently within IQMS:

Real-Time Production Monitoring

Production Reporting

Scheduling

Shop Calendar

Work Centers

Verify the job has been downloaded

Production monitoring

Process monitoring

Work Orders monitoring

Production Scheduling monitoring

Plastic Injection molding background with a minimum of three years of experience in plastics processing

A high level of ability to troubleshoot processing problems and make adjustments to make good parts is a requirement

Ability to work independently and within a group using good judgment in decision making processes

Ability to give proper and accurate instructions as well as receiving input

Ability to multi-task, deliver and meet deadlines

Strong Mechanical Aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Effective oral and written communication with a wide variety of people

Understand and follow work rules

Reading, writing, and basic math functions, i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques

Knowledge of quality systems and standards, including ISO-9001 and/or ISO-13485

Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance

Knowledge of computers and working within IQMS

3-5 years of plastic injection molding experience

Full understanding of injection molding and molding principals

Knowledge of computers and working within IQMS

Knowledge of injection molding process

Scientific molding experience is a plus

Language Ability Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions in the English language.

Effective oral and written communication in the English language.

Certificates and Licenses Lockout/Tagout Certification

Physical Demands

Standing and walking for periods of eight hours at a time

Reaching, feeling, handling, grasping, twisting and turning

Feeling part inconsistencies and variances by touch; using your fingers

Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling heavy objects, no limit on weight but most use good judgment on how things are moved and what assisted means are utilized

Ability to distinguish colors and shading

If the associate requires corrective vision lenses, they must have and use them to be able to perform the part quality inspections

Good communication skills with the ability to speak and perceive others clearly

Job Type: Full Time

**This is a 2nd shift position (hours are 3:00pm-11:30pm) Monday through Friday**

Benefits: Medical; Dental; Vision; Life; STD; LTD; 401(k) with company match; Paid Time Off; Paid Sick Time

Cinova Medical, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Upon hire, Cinova Medical, Inc. uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for roles based in the United States.

Typical machine shop environment, requiring safety glasses and steel-toed boots. Employees are required to follow company policies and procedures (located in the company handbook) related to proper dress attire and safety.

The 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.

The 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.

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