Title Process Technician (Film)

Location Fayetteville, NC

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 28 countries and employs more than 10,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position Summary:

The PVB Film Process Technician is responsible for the production of standard PVB film and the safe operation of the processing unit. Their responsibilities may include extrusion, fieldwork, winder operation, sampling and/or testing, recycle operating activities, packaging, and minor maintenance support of the area. This role will be a rotating shift position.

Responsibilities:

• Produce standard quality PVB film rolls safely and efficiently
• Assist with the packaging of rolls when necessary (including Interleaving)
• Recycling and/or scrapping of non-standard PVB rolls
• Troubleshooting of extrusion equipment, controls systems, and other processing equipment
• Confirming system transactions occurred properly (SAP, MES, IP21, VisiTrak, etc)
• Documentation of necessary records in accordance with procedures
• Update shift logs and making turnover logs
• Performing routine mechanical tasks, minor preventive maintenance, and locking out equipment.
• Issue work notifications, lockout, and prep equipment to maintain equipment and facilities.
• Review and revise job procedures.
• Schedule work and manage overtime. Maintain own timecard.
• Train and assist other personnel as needed.
• Capable to assist with loading/unloading, trucks, and other containers to manage raw material and product inventories.
• Capable of operating various types of mobile equipment, such as forklifts, work savers, and yard tractors
• Capable of cycle counting management
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Exercise judgment and work independently and with others with minimal supervision. Keep supervision informed of issues in the area.
• Know and adhere to safety, environmental, and housekeeping responsibilities and rules
• Follow document control and record-keeping policies
• Must be a member of the Emergency Response Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent plus at least one of the following:
  • Two years of work experience in a chemical, mechanical or electrical process. This may include manufacturing, maintenance, electrical, and/or instrumentation experience
  • A two-year associate/technical degree in a related field. Preferred degree to be in manufacturing technology, maintenance, electronic, electrical, or engineering.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work 12 hours rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) and overtime, under various conditions including some outside work in all weather conditions
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of math, the ability to understand trend charts, and scale reading
• Demonstrated planning and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to self-manage and function as a member of a diverse work team
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and work at elevated heights. Walk, stand, safely lift 50 pounds and wear various protective equipment, including donning an acid suit, during daily work schedule
• Ability to use common hand tools
• Ability to serve on the Emergency Response Team

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP experience (Work notifications, process transactions)
• MES and Visitrak experience
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience
• PVB Film area operations experience (Dry Resin experience where applicable)
• ERT/EMT
• Mobile equipment - fork trucks, yard tractor
• Lean systems - RIE experience
• Maintenance experience
• Cycle counting experience
• Inventory management experience
  

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees enjoy an attractive healthcare benefits package, including wellness reimbursements to promote a healthy lifestyle. We also provide an Educational Reimbursement Plan, helping our employees fulfill their career goals, as well as a competitive 401(k) through Fidelity Investments.

Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status