Material System Technician (2231)

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Material Systems Supervisor, the Material System Technician is responsible for properly mixing, grinding, and moving all raw material for the production of injection molded products, controlling and identifying all scrap material, which includes regrind for processing, recyclable scrap, and waste scrap. Responsibilities will also include setting up, programming, operation and minor maintenance of the entire material handling system.

Essential Functions:

• Review production schedule and set-up materials according to the schedule.
• Read, follow, and verify work orders to insure product is manufactured to specification.
• Properly complete electronic Material Log sheets every shift.
• Change materials as required.
• Identify raw materials and label correctly.
• Properly program, set up, and operate entire material handling system including blenders, dryers, hoppers and grinder evacuation units.
• Troubleshoot and correct common material and material system problems.
• Complete moisture tests daily on Max 4000XL Moisture Analzyer and document results.
• Clean and help maintain material blenders, hoppers, dryers, and grinders.
• Complete material transactions in PeopleSoft for additions and subtractions of raw materials.
• Visual inspection of manufactured parts.
• Assist in maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality/Environmental System certifications by supporting: corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.
• Perform weekly, biweekly and monthly cycle counts of raw material as needed.
• Change, clean and maintain all pump filters in material system as required.
• Unload "Bulk Material Trucks" into proper silo, following specific work instructions for this process.
• Verify Closed loop regrind systems are in place and working.
• Mix raw materials as needed using the correct formulas.

Other Functions

• Complete routine housekeeping to ensure that the material handling areas are keep clean and organized by following daily and weekly cleaning procedures.
• Attend and successfully complete forklift certification.
• Weigh and properly document all scrap materials for reuse, recycling, and waste.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment * safety shoes are to be worn at all time during your scheduled work hours. * Department manager/supervisor will cover additional PPE as required on department specific work instructions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Key Competencies

• Ability to read and follow work orders.
• Properly complete material changes according to the production schedule and work order.
• Use and complete Electronic Material Log properly.
• Ability to properly identify and label all types of raw materials (virgin, regrind, recyclable scrap and waste materials).
• Properly correct common material and material system related problems.
• Properly complete cleaning on grinders, hoppers, color mixers, and press during material changes.
• Properly take samples for moisture checks.
• Properly complete material transactions using the ERP system.
• Successfully complete forklift training and certification.
• Ability to function as team player.
• Participate in continues improvement projects through our WIN program.

Qualifications (skills, knowledge, experience)

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing material handling experience preferred (preferably in an injection molding environment).
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability read, write and follow written instructions in English.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 85 lbs.
• Good physical stamina.
• Forklift experience preferred
• Familiarity with computers and have the ability to perform basic data entry.
• Ability to work overtime daily and rotating weekend basis to meet the needs of our customers.
• Ability to work non-standard hours occasionally to met the needs of our customers.
• Ability to inspect production for quality defects.

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By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

• 6701 Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223, USA