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US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE's and TPO's as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

We are currently seeking an experienced Process Engineer.  The successful candidate will be directly responsible for ensuring that all machines are running, and all processes are in control and always running to standard.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Responsible for machine start-ups.
• First response to all machine, robot, thermolater and secondary equipment alarms.
• Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems.
• Report to Production Supervisor any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of process verification, tool reports and mistake proof check sheets as required.
• Responsible for all die change activities not completed by Die Setter.
• Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all thermolater, robot control stations, DME units etc.
• Ensures proper care of all equipment especially the managing and proper disposal of all purges.
• Responsible for continuous improvement (ideas and suggestions).
• Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations.
• Responsible for following all USF policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Plastic injection molding background with a minimum of three years of experience in plastics processing.
• Experience in mold set-ups, trouble shooting, and exposure to maintenance problems.
• Familiar with state-of-the-art controls on machines and robots.

* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*

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. These physical requirements include:

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

*WORKING 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 is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that impede moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
• Job Promotional Opportunities

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.