Product Development Technician

Why join Reschcor?

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Our benefits include: Incentive plans, competitive group health/ dental/vision insurance, company paid STD and life insurance, 401k retirement plan options with a company match, generous PTO, flexible unpaid time off, traditional and non- traditional schedules, structured employee training programs, development initiatives, and fun activities.

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for the testing and development of new and refurbished tooling vital to the daily requirements of a custom plastic extrusion production facility.  They will possess the skills necessary to independently trial new extrusion tooling and establish the parameters by which production would follow for future setups.

• Assists in the development of new business by developing and testing new profiles and provides feedback for additional tuning   
• Assists in the safe launch process
• Performs profile setups, start-ups, and tear downs proficiently and accurately
• Assess processes and tooling to produce parts in specification and at quoted rate.
• Demonstrates working knowledge or proven ability in the processing of rigid PVC, flexible PVC, Foam PVC, HDPE, ABS, wood fiber and other plastic materials.
• Works collaboratively to problem solve challenges quickly, and when necessary, provide the proper feedback to the Engineering team.
• Develops, documents, maintains and reviews computerized setup records and production documentation.
•  Trains other Team Members to production standards.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Works independently or with team members on projects.
• Maintains strict development deadlines per customer requirements.
• Works closely with Lead Technicians, Supervisors, and other staff to achieve production goals
• Stays up to date on industry trends and advancement in extrusion technology
• Assists other team members as needed
• Demonstrates a regular attendance pattern
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Include

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
• 4 years of experience operating a plastic extrusion manufacturing line
• 4 years of technical knowledge of extrusion processes and equipment
• Must have experience with pipe and custom profile extrusion.
• Able to navigate and input data into ERP system, preferably IQMS
• Proficient with basic arithmetic, algebra and statistical calculations.
• Proficient with rulers, tape measures, and calipers.
• Able to read and interpret documents related to quality, packaging, and work orders
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• Has strong organizational skills
• Able to demonstrate a strong ability to problem solve
• Must possess strong leadership skills
• Must possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact within all levels of the organization.
• Lean manufacturing or six sigma experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Typical non-temperature controlled manufacturing environment
• Frequent speaking
• Constant combination of standing and walking
• Frequent gross and fine manipulation
• Occasional keyboarding
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional stooping, crouching, kneeling