Process Technician

TrafFix Devices, Inc., is a world leading traffic control and crash attenuation products manufacturing company based in San Clemente, CA with manufacturing factories in Adelanto, CA, Fairfield, Iowa and Tijuana, Mexico. We engineer, design and manufacture life saving devices that make the roadways of the world safer.

Job Summary:

The process technician is responsible for the setup, safety, Processing, and basic maintenance of molds, machines, and production equipment as necessary. As a blow mold technician, you monitor the molding from start to finish while reducing set-up times, stabilizing part processes, monitoring and controlling process changes.

Responsibilities:

· Actively communicates with co-workers - key items within the plant environment on safety, quality, maintenance, production and continuous improvement.

· Follows work instructions as needed and may be asked to write, revise and train others to those instructions.

· Set-up, operate and adjust molding machines for production.

· Preventative maintenance on all molds

· Track breakdowns and repairs on molds

· Track process data as required on appropriate forms.

· Collects data from process capability and stability.

· Solve basic molding machine operating problems.

· Conduct raw material evaluations as required.

· Improve and maintain machine cycles to meet or exceed standards.

· Coordinate with quality and production for troubleshooting and resolving daily production problems.

· Assist in machine and mold qualification and capability studies.

· Performs root cause analysis when problems arise to determine if actions can be taken immediately, or if appropriate personnel need to be called.

· Maintains 5S environment in work area.

· Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.

· Adheres to plant and corporate safety policies.

· Review the manufacturing process schedule.

· Diagnose and troubleshoot minor problems in the manufacturing process.

· May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.

Skills and Abilities:

· Continuous improvement mindset with methodical approach to troubleshooting.

· Ability to use creative thinking skills to solve problems.

· Linear thinking skills.

· Strong mechanical aptitude.

· Strong attention to details

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Excellent analytical and observational skills.

· Advanced report-writing skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

· Ability to work flexible schedules and nights.

Preferred Education and Experience:

· Associate degree.

· At least three years of hands-on experience as process technician in manufacturing.

· Experience with industrial equipment, preferably in blow mold processing.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for long periods. They will also frequently be required to use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Factory and warehouse temperature may significantly vary based on the seasons with noise levels. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Benefits:

At TrafFix Devices, Inc., we support the health and wellness of our employees through a wide range of programs including:

Physical

· Competitive healthcare plans for individuals and families

· Free online tools and applications to support well-being

Wellbeing

· Paid holidays

· Paid vacations, based on years of service

· Paid sick leave

· Mental health resources and assistance program

· Employee engagement events

· Employee Life and AD&D coverage

Financial

· Health Savings Accounts with company contribution

· Competitive pay and bonus opportunities

· 401k retirement plan with up to 5% company matching

· Profit sharing distribution

· Ability to cash out earned vacations

Career

· Strong core values & team-centric workplace

· Informal mentoring

· Internal promotion opportunities

· Individualized development opportunities

· Employee recognition program based on years of service

EEO Statement:
TrafFix Devices, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.