Production Technician (SPT)

The Production Technician will be responsible for the safe manufacturing of refractory monolithic products. This includes the movement of materials for production both replenishment and upon completion, the set up and operation of equipment and machinery to support production processes, operating materials moving tools to load/unload production vessels on the production line and finished goods into storage and/or trailers for shipment.

 

Duties include:

Setting up adjusting and operating machinery in support of the production process; adhering to productions schedules quality standards and project specifications; troubleshooting equipment stoppages and reacting accordingly, reading work orders or following oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be used, counting, weighing, and recording number of units of materials used, checking for and adhering to quality standards, loading and unloading materials operating industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist in loading or moving materials and products, securing lifting attachments to materials and conveying load to destination

Reviewing blueprints, schematics, or other documentation to determine appropriate machine set up and checks in process or completed materials for compliance; performs routine maintenance and adjustments after each production run/change over.

Documents changes to process in SOP manuals; planning, assisting, documenting, and implementing process improvement techniques and devices.

Working with Maintenance Technicians to perform routine maintenance and adjustments to machinery and acting as a diagnostic resource for troubleshooting Supporting the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) including 5S and participating in Root Cause Analysis

Complying with established facility safety policies and procedures, and other regulations as applicable; maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Basic computer skills; ability to enter data into a computer and navigate software; MS Office experience a plus
• Strong reading and math comprehension
• Two (2) to four (4) years of previous machine operating or production related experience preferred
• Experience in basic mechanical troubleshooting a plus
• Previous experience working in a flexible team based Production/Manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work overtime
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

HWI, a member of Calderys
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. 
With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
We’re actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people — particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.
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