Set-up Technician
Summary
Set-up Technician in Terrell, Texas prepares and maintains extrusion production lines, including die exchanges and tooling setup, following safety and quality standards.
JOB SUMMARY: Support team members in completing daily changeovers by performing the following duties according to established VEKA standards. These standards enable us to provide a quality product/service to ensure our customer’s satisfaction.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
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Adhere to VEKA safety and quality standards
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Efficiently prepare extrusion lines for production applications, which include the following tasks:
-Exchange dies
-Exchange calibration and downstream tanks
-Clean water filters on lines leading to pumps
-Setup weather strip insertion tooling and nail-fin punches
-Exchange puller blocks
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Work directly with team members in driving continuous improvement initiatives that pertain to changeovers
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Ensure the recording of accurate data through BDE database to drive performance and key decisions
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Conduct visual inspection of finished changeover
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Maintain housekeeping of assigned work area at all times
SECONDARY DUTIES:
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All other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Mechanical Aptitude, Organizing, Verbal Communication, Working Under Pressure, Drive & Initiative, Flexibility, Timeliness, Ability to Setup Precision Tooling to be used in a Production Process, Knowledge of the Continuous Improvement Process, Works Well with Team Members and Other Groups
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GED, High School Education, or Previous Work Experience. Must be able to obtain and hold a valid VEKA forklift and crane license.