Email Opening Apply Now Title Production Technician   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Description In this role, you will be responsible for the majority of the mold changes, mold setup, assembly line set up, troubleshooting, sampling new jobs and developing process improvements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Reads set up and quality instructions and work orders for specifications of job set up, quality specification and work order standards. Starts up machine to obtain start up workpiece(s) and communicates with QA Supervisor or Shift Supervisor/QA to obtain approval of acceptable product per customer specifications. Documents start up process and/or process changes in the press set up notebooks and daily records machine cycle times. Troubleshoots the molding and Life Floor equipment by making the appropriate adjustments to the machine. Accurately and efficiently positions, aligns and bolts molds to molding machine and connects waterlines, mold heaters, temperature controllers and hydraulics as outlined in set up instructions. Sets up and cleans hoppers and other equipment to avoid contamination and to prepare raw materials for processing. Sets up fixtures, work tables, box holders, additive feeders and other appropriate equipment. Performs daily work station set ups and teardown including machine cleaning and auxiliary equipment set-ups. Troubleshoots equipment and make repairs as needed. Must keep work cells stocked. Responsible for the quality level of the raw materials (includes drying material) used in the molding process to assure quality product. Develops processing knowledge of materials, additives and dyes. Dismantle set up and puts equipment and tools in their proper storage area. Cleans, sprays and transports molds to racks for storage on a daily basis. Responsible for sampling of new jobs. Must understand and apply scientific molding principles. Must be trained in compression molding, compounding, injection & blow molding, and assembly areas. Reports needs for to appropriate personnel and/or immediate supervisor. Actively assists in maintaining production goals. Assists in weighing, counting, inventory reporting, packing and storage of finished product. Relieves operators for duties during rest periods. Responsible for keeping a clean and organized work area. Possess knowledge and assists in the implementation of SPC and various Statistical methods. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement, Total Productivity, 5's principles by offering suggestions for improvement and playing an active role in the implementation of improvements. Established in 1975, Falcon Plastics has over 45 years of expertise in molding customer ideas into a wide variety of products used every day, by people all over the world! Our corporate headquarters is located in Brookings, SD and we have manufacturing facilities in Brookings, SD, Madison, SD, Lexington, TN, Tigard, OR and Suzhou, China. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes: Group Health Plan(s) (Medical, Dental, Vision and Pharmacy), Cafeteria Plan, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.   Position Requirements Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or GED; or up to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 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 and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Software Knowledge: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, IQ, NWA, Mini Tabs, Access   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Various Shifts   Position Production Technician   Req Number MAN-23-00010   Location Madison Facility Operations   This position is currently accepting applications. 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