EuropTec · 2 months ago
RELIEF TECHNICIAN - 2nd SHIFT
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hr
0+ years expEuropTec is a company that provides specialized manufacturing services, and they are seeking a Relief Technician for the 2nd shift. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide relief for various technician positions during breaks and lunches while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards throughout the production process.
Glass Ceramics & Concrete
Responsibilities
Adjusts and maintains required temperature in the tempering oven as well as regulating the speed of the glass going through
Quickly clears air and water quenches and keeps them free of broken glass to avoid causing additional defects to glass
Keeps records of all rejects that occur in the tempering oven and air quench
Checks temper on glass as required either by work instruction, product specification, or as directed by Production Supervisor
Works with Final Inspectors, Quality Assurance Technician, and Production Supervisor to resolve problems on the line
Cleans tempering oven, air and water quench. Places broken/discarded glass in waste container
Replaces O-rings on the rollers and replaces rollers on an as-needed basis
Makes appropriate set-ups in spray booth by following the production parameters for each production run, including starting up or monitoring of pollution control equipment. If starting up, turns on vertical oven and other equipment as required
Keeps spray guns clean and operational on an as-needed basis
Positions spray guns in the spray booth, adjusts chemical flow to produce desired Ohmage values for each product according to the customer specifications (an even amount of coating from top to bottom). Sprays chemical away from furnace to avoid smoke on glass
Monitors spray equipment and furnace temperature continuously. Measure Ohmage values on glass every 15 minutes. Keep adjustments at specified levels. Maintains written records
Turns off spray guns when tank is empty
Tightens tong screw where glass has slipped off of tong in furnace
Adjusts and maintains required temperature on vertical oven and speed of glass through the line to avoid warpage and haze
Operates and maintains all pollution control equipment
Maintains visual observation for chemical flare-ups and uses fire extinguisher as required
Loads/Unloads trucks
Picks up moving glass from the conveyor or from the spares rack, holding it by the edges
Loads pre cut glass on conveyor
Visually inspects glass after picking up and looks for defects (i.e. chips, scratches, etc.). Rejects glass if any defect are found and notifies cutting line technician immediately. See Workmanship Standards for more information
Hangs defect-free glass straight on moving tongs with tin side facing east wall
Loads spares rack with defect-free glass
Records every damaged piece of glass by type of defect, using counters mounted on the conveyor frame
Performs tong set-up when instructed by the Production Supervisor
Wears at least three to four pairs of white cotton gloves
Changes gloves every 10-15 minutes or sooner if gloves become wet/soiled or upon request
Performs hot take-off on a rotational basis
Inspects hot take-off personal protective equipment prior to doing the job
Takes glass off the tongs as it exits the spray booth and puts it onto the conveyor into the tempering oven. Does not create defects on glass during handling and ensures that it is properly spaced as it goes into the oven
Cleans tongs as needed
Correctly operates and adjusts two sequential breakers
Operates and adjusts multiple grinders
Operates and adjusts glass washing machines
Prepares and mixes washing solution for the washer
Monitors and maintains water tanks and air knives
Monitors operating mechanisms and cleanliness of rollers and transfer conveyors for proper operation
Measures and records size of glass (blueprint used is provided by the Production Supervisor)
Documents all rejects on the line including CNC Dump using mechanical counter
Checks print and adjusts printer accordingly
Inspects glass in the hangers’ room every 15 minutes
Checks dimensions on glass, quality of edgework, and cleanliness of glass
Visually inspects glass, looking for defects (i.e. scratches, chips, smoke, chemical spots, even coating, water marks, slivers, or warpage)
Using appropriate quality standard, distinguishes between acceptable and unacceptable defects on the glass
Wraps the glass in appropriate manner according to customer requirements
Marks bundle with his/her ID stamp
Packs bundle into appropriate container, ensuring that rows are neat and straight with paper and cardboard covering the entirety of each piece of glass
Re-inspects defect glass as directed by Production Supervisor
Keeps records of pieces packed per line. Records glass rejected by defect, using mechanical counters
Alerts Production Supervisor or Quality Assurance Technician if a repeating problem on the line is detected
Cleans work area as needed or directed and performs clean-up tasks upon request
Does all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have good attention to detail to ensure that the coating and Ohmage value of the glass are in accordance with customer specifications
An individual is considered qualified upon notification by the PS or department head to the DHR that the employee has successfully completed the training and is qualified to perform the position. Notation of this notification is made in the employee's training record
Completion of primary school education with six months of experience or related training and six months experience. High school diploma or GED strongly desired. Trade school certification helpful
Must have basic understanding of chemicals used in the production process and how to mix them
Must have strong understanding of safety and environmental procedures associated with this job
Ability to understand work instructions and communicate problems to the Production Supervisor
Ability to collect production data to complete required forms
Ability to perform elementary mathematical operations; familiarity with measuring units and measuring instruments (i.e. conversion of pounds to kilograms and gallons to liters)
Ability to apply common sense understanding to instructions provided by the Production Supervisor, either in oral or written form
For a list of mandatory training for this position, please see the Training Plan at QS PR 6.2.2.2 Training Plan
Benefits
Full time position with benefits
Mandatory overtime
Company
EuropTec
The company EuropTec was created in 2004 following the merger of companies specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality components.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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