7310 - 35256 DePre Process Technician

DePre is actively searching for a Process Technician to join our team in Powell, TN. This position is currently working 5 am - 5 pm on a rotating schedule that includes working every other weekend.

Call or text 865-585-4897 for any questions.

We offer excellent opportunities for our employees to move up in our company and to continually improve themselves, both professionally and personally. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, STD/LTD, competitive wages, 401K participation and 4% match, shift differential, paid holidays and vacation time, pay for skills opportunities and much more.

SUMMARY: This position works directly with all phases of machine operation including startup, operation and maintenance of machines, automated conveying systems, auxiliary equipment, air compressors, and robotic parts removal.

This position could require a rotating 24/7 on-call shift for emergencies requiring to be onsite within one hour. This schedule could cause the Process Technician to work nights, weekend, or holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct all operations in accordance with safety requirements.

Demonstrates basic National Electrical Code understanding.

Can start all plant equipment from a cold shutdown, including production machines, robots, chillers, air compressors, material handlers/conveying equipment, air conditioning units, and the process monitoring system.

Ensures that assigned machines are operating within established parameter and control limits and that parts conform to established specifications.

Performs minor tooling maintenance and repairs.

Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and calibrates production equipment as required. Troubleshoot electrical sensors including: photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic, pressure, temperature, weight and position sensors.

Make wiring/programming changes on all production equipment as required.

Performs electrical and machine preventative maintenance at scheduled intervals as assigned.

Ensures all facets of the quality and manufacturing systems are followed and adhered to.

Identifies problems and isolates them to specific components through test, observations or other criteria.

Assists Production, Maintenance, Process and Project Engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.

Assists in equipment installations, project preparations, and project completion.

Maintains a clean work area and follows proper safety procedures.

Arrives at work on time and complies with company attendance and tardiness policies.

Possess ability to get along with co-workers, customers, and company visitors.

Performs other duties assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associates Degree in Electronics or related field preferred; Technical School Certificate with 1-2 years’ experience in machine maintenance or mechanical aptitude; or High school diploma with 2-3 years technical or machine maintenance experience; or a combination of education and experience and/or training. One to three years of previous industrial experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and understand complex instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY:Ability to carry out detailed, complex oral or written instructions. Ability to apply problem solving techniques to address complex issues.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Understand machine functions and troubleshoot effectively. Requires personal computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic email, word processing and spreadsheet applications. Needs to have fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation. Should have advanced knowledge of all controller-based hardware and software. This position also requires good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit but will be on their feet during 90% of the workday.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Items that are extremely heavy (over 50 lbs. up to 100 lbs.) are transported by using assistance. When assistance is required, it is defined as using a team lift (another person), hand truck designed to move material, forklift, overhead crane or other material handling equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and hearing protection is required on the manufacturing floor unless posted otherwise.

Due to the nature of the materials used in the facility, provided hairnets must be worn at all times on the manufacturing floor. Most jewelry, false fingernails and fingernail polish (even clear coat) are prohibited. Beard covers, if applicable, may be required. Protective eyewear is required to be worn at all times when entering the work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person