Process Engineering Technician (plastics)

Plastics Engineering Technician

SEL is seeking a Plastics Engineering Technician to join our Plastics Engineering team in Lewiston, Idaho. This hands-on role is critical to delivering custom injection molded production to all SEL production sites. In this role, you will collaborate closely with production to facilitate the timely change-over and start-up of injection molding machines and support equipment. You will support and lead troubleshooting efforts that resolve quality events and identify root cause. You will perform new tooling evaluations and new process development, including automation on machines, and completion of first article inspections. There will be opportunities to develop and utilize robotic programming skills, create new automated inspection processes, troubleshoot various automated assembly cells and secondary operation automation. You will be required to perform process improvements, collect data, create and complete documentation, while following World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles. If you enjoy fast-paced, detail-oriented work, with opportunities and long-term technical progression, we invite you to apply. Help us shape this dynamic department!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide immediate technical support to manufacturing and clarify production process specification requirements to ensure accurate and efficient production.
• Assist in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Document, modify, and maintain manufacturing related procedures.
• Manage the procurement of assembly process tools.
• Train operators and support staff as needed.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with the manufacturing equipment relevant to the role
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, SQL)
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting process and machinery problems
• Experience writing and/or conducting Design of Experiments
• Experience programming and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Experience preparing materials cross-sections for microscopic analysis
• Working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics

Physical Requirements

• Lift and maneuver 40 pounds
• Pull weight from high/low shelves
• Reach
• Bend
• Grip
• Twist
• Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours
• Fine finger dexterity

Location

Lewiston, ID - This position is located in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range

Process Engineering Technician I $32.88 - $48.60 per hour. We base our starting pay on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.