Manufacturing Production Technician - PRY

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Pryor Plant as a Manufacturing Production Technician. 

We Provide

• Starting pay is $21.06 per hour.
• Performance bonuses up to 5% of annual pay.
• Guaranteed raises.
• Competitive benefits.
• On the job training provided

Summary

The Manufacturing Production Technician contributes to the success of HarbisonWalker International through the safe manufacturing of ceramic fiber blanket products. This includes the forming, finishing, and packaging of ceramic fiber products, the set up and operation of equipment and machinery to support the production processes, and operating transport machinery to deliver materials to presses on the production line and finished goods into storage and/or trailers for shipment.  This role is also responsible for maintaining quality by following set guidelines ensuring the product remains within tolerances established for customers. In addition, the Manufacturing Production Technician maintains clean & safe work environment as well as maintains professional working relationships with co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Auditing and observing manufacturing process to ensure products meets or exceeds quality standards; owning Quality Control compliance for assigned working area and keeping appropriate logs.
• Operate ceramic fiber production equipment, including fiberizing, forming, needling, and cutting systems.
• Monitor process parameters such as temperature, density, thickness, and weight to ensure product specifications are met.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and document production and quality data accurately.
• Handle raw materials and finished products in accordance with safety and handling procedures.
• Actively demonstrates and promotes safety and a safe work environment and hold themselves accountable to drive a best in industry safety culture.
• Analyzes equipment operations, performance, and problems and secures resources to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly. 

Requirements

• Must have the ability to pass an aptitude test.
• Some manufacturing experience helpful.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Understanding of basic safety/OSHA standards.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Two (2) – four (4) years of previous machine operating or production related experience preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity:  Requires more than 2/3 of time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking; requires less than 1/3 of time sitting, 
• Lifting:  Requires lifting to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision:  Requires accurate close, distance color and peripheral vision, including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision.
• Environment:  Requires more than 1/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts and being exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of time in wet or humid conditions, in extreme heat or cold, and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, in high places, at risk of electrical shock and near vibration. 
• Noise:  Requires exposure to loud noise.