Molding Process Technician-GTR

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: GTR Enterprises - Edinburgh, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $60000.00 - $70000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: 2nd Shift, POSITION SUMMARY: Molding shift processor will oversee daily production schedules. Molding Shift Processor is responsible for maintaining production cycle, overseeing temperatures and timing per scientific molding processes. This role is also responsible for ensuring efficiency of process and meeting quality specifications set forth by customer requirements. POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Promote and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation among and between shifts, tool room, quality control, and management to facilitate production goals. Work with Department Manager, operators, and production scheduler to assign jobs and meet production demand. Train and assist machine operators. Establish proper molding conditions including safety requirements. Eliminate production of defective parts and products. Ensures appropriate production rate to reduce delivery delays. Performs other related duties as assigned Coordinates with maintenance or tooling to repair equipment issues. All other duties assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directs and oversees the production floor and staff Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive Responsible for providing OJT and procedural training. Handles discipline of employees in accordance with company policy Qualifications: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent preferred At least three years of relevant experience preferred KNOWLEDGE Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation Ability to help the production team achieve required production target Optimum utilization of resources Understanding of quality product requirements Computer skills Basic mathematics SKILLS & ABILITIES Conduct tests and inspections of products Troubleshoots throughout the molding process to ensure maximum machine utilization Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to follow through on all tasks Work within a team environment and demonstrate professional behavior Reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations Extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Occasional travel to training seminars, compliance workshops, or sister facilities. Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including evenings, weekends, or to provide coverage on other shifts as required by operational needs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposed to work in manufacturing /machining area settings with exposure to oil, coolant, and metal residues Intermittent exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable Primarily requires sitting but at times, requires long periods of standing Work is completed in a manufacturing facility requiring appropriate protective equipment at all times PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical ability to operate and repair machines Lift and carry a maximum of 45 pounds Wear protective eyewear and/or other protective gear correctly Periods of standing, sitting, walking, reaching, crouching, climbing, twisting, lifting and pushing