Production Technician (St Albert)

At Dura-Line, an Orbia business, we create solutions that better connect people and information across the globe. We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of telecommunications conduit, cable-in-conduit and other high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and connectivity infrastructure solutions that serve telecommunications, transportation and network electrical markets.

LOCATION: St Albert, AB, CAN

SHIFT: Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30pm. (Please note that the plant is currently going through a ramp-up and high volume orders. This means this particular candidate must be open to working overtime – extended work hours or working on days off)

PAY: Starting pay is $40/hour

Travel Requirements: 1% for training purposes in the United States as well as Canada.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Maintain/develop optimal extrusion process parameters, tooling management, production trials, and training documents/videos/troubleshooting guides, testing for meeting safety, quality and production goals. Monitor and operate production line controls, color/product change-overs, troubleshooting, equipment adjustments and maintaining documentation, and Tier 1 meetings to meet OEE goals for production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with line productivity based on speeds and demands, including setting standards and helping train team members.
• Ability to organize and support multiple priorities and projects.
• Follows all safety requirements for the position and all company safety procedures.
• Performs routine, basic maintenance on equipment; for example, replacement of heater bands, clean vacuum tank filters, etc.
• Responsible for determination of 5S standards and on-going revision for production and verification all shifts are meeting the Housekeeping Score Target.
• Perform and record measurements for trials for new products and determination of optimal process parameter settings and creation/management of Visual Setup Sheets.
• Management of extrusion tooling (organization, manage process from removal at line through clean and review condition of tooling and determination of replacement of tooling, etc.,).
• Verifying maintenance work orders are put into MII in a timely manner and notification / follow up with maintenance.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by Plant Management.
• Step in and assume the responsibilities of Production Supervisor when necessary e.g. when Supervisor is on vacation.
• Creation/management of production training videos, troubleshooting guides, job instructions, form, and testing.  Responsible for training all production employees on requirements per training matrix. Assists with extrusion line start-ups and changeovers, monitors and troubleshoots extrusion processes, maintain the required documentation and records.
• Make decisions regarding equipment adjustments needed to maintain product quality and production efficiencies.
• On-going daily management on Tier 1 OEE Production Boards including making sure all necessary persons are trained and verifying that board is being completed accurately and timely.

EDUCATIONAL AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Reading, writing, and mathematical competency testing required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in plastic extrusion manufacturing and other related products and processes.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

• High mechanical aptitude: the ability to learn about machinery, equipment, and apply such knowledge appropriately.
• Firm understanding of instrumentation: the use of measuring instruments for observation, monitoring, or control.
• Experience with operations monitoring:watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machinery is working to full capacity and efficiency.
• Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to verbally communicate, read and write in the English language.
• Experience in working with ERP and MRP systems (SAP).

OCCUPATIONAL AND/OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist at wait and climb.
• Able to hear equipment, view and discern defective product, and sense temperature changes in the finished product
• Ability to move from one area of plant to another

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing floor environment with hot extrusion process equipment
• Safety shoes and safety glasses required

EEO

Dura Line is an EEO compliant employer and uses eVerify

As a TL 9000 and ISO 9001 rated manufacturer, Dura-Line takes pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and is recognized as a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies worldwide. 

Orbia Dura-Line has 1,700 employees and 17 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, India, Oman and Europe, serving over 50 countries through a global sales and distribution network.

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and employment is contingent upon successful clearance results. Dura-Line is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace.  If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on any characteristic protected by law.