POSITION: Technician (commensurate with experience)

REPORTS TO: ADP Group Coordinator

LOCATION: Manchester, MI





Position Summary



Responsible for developing and executing best processes for injection, blow molding and extrusion (EBM) platforms in support of development activities for multiple products. Assist the Manchester R&D team, the Corporate Quality team, Commercial teams and all production facilities in the development of containers that meet both customer and company requirements.


Essential Responsibilities



• Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and, in accordance with the various safety-related programs. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and managers/supervisors. Properly uses all personal protective equipment.

• Knows and practices safe and proper procedures specifically related to the operation of injection, blow molding and EBM platforms.

• Optimizes the use of equipment platforms to ensure continued production of the best possible container samples.

• Verifies and documents container quality through defined inspection and testing protocols.

• Documents all process, tooling, and machine parameters relevant to the production of container samples.

• Clearly identifies and communicates limitations or issues that may impair or prevent the production of container samples.

• Pursues training related to machine platforms, systems, processes, and materials.

• Understands and maintains housekeeping of all assigned areas.

• Assists in continuous improvement of plant operations.

• Assists with writing policies and procedures.

• Meets timelines and delivers on aggressive schedule and work assignments.

• Understands and adheres to standards associated with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Institute of Bakers (AIB) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs.

• Performs other related duties as directed by the ADP Group Coordinator.



Essential Functions/Skills



• Checks and verifies mechanical condition of relevant equipment.

• Converts machine from one process type to another.

• Installs standard change parts.

• Reviews performance requirements.

• Adjusts process parameters to achieve required performance.

• Produce sample containers.

• Operate machines under supervision.

• Organizes work in best sequence.

• Interacts with internal customers regarding container performance and objectives.

• Follows standardized practices and procedures and carries out instructions in an existing work routine.

• Consults supervisor on scheduling platforms, go-ahead decisions, direction on preventative maintenance, and purchasing decisions.

• Knows job function and works to gain both internal and external knowledge of business.

• Thinks within procedures and specific precedents rather than specific instructions.

• Requires safety consciousness, accuracy, integrity, interpersonal understanding, teamwork and cooperation, achievement orientation, listening, understanding, and responding.



Education and Experience



• Requires a minimum 2 years of experience in a development or manufacturing facility, plus, technical discipline certification or equivalent.

• Fundamental knowledge of properties, processing and performance of polymers, blends and additives, as related to injection, blow molding and EBM. Emphasis is on injection molding.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.