Facility Technician

US Farathane is seeking a Facility Technician .

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 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.

Summary :

The Facility Technician is responsible for maintaining the basic appearance of the inside and outside of the plant, and the overall maintenance and upkeep of manufacturing equipment and facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for cleaning up any unexpected spills in the molding areas (oil / water leaks, material leaks, parts etc.).

This includes the upkeep of recurring oil leaks using designated vacuum and / or oil absorbent pads and proper disposal thereof.

• Responsible for maintaining the aisleways in the molding areas and for driving the floor scrubber
• Responsible for maintaining the appearance of cleanliness in the parking lot including the removal of all trash, cleaning around the compactor and straightening of and around outside storage as needed
• Responsible for the washing and the wiping off all assigned equipment as directed by supervision
• Responsible for the removal of all resin from the molding machines, their base and the surrounding floor
• Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety related rules and regulations
• Responsible to follow all USF policies and procedures
• Any other duties assigned by the reporting Supervisor and / or Manager

Qualifications :

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.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Plastic Injection Molding background is helpful.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.

The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions :

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. Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment.

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 may get in the way of the moving machinery.

The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including :

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!
6 days ago