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LOCATION: 101 COLUMBUS STREET, AUBURN, NEW YORK 13021
JOB SUMMARY:
The Plastics Process Engineer is responsible for the continuous improvement of efficiencies in the assigned Manufacturing Cell. Identify and implement engineering solutions for process, tool, and machinery and automation performance improvement. Develop cost-effective and reliable innovative solutions for new and existing designs and ensure the successful sampling, qualification, and production start of all new tools/processes in the assigned Manufacturing Cell.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Additional duties may be assigned)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Close mental and visual attention is required to perform work dealing primarily with preparing and analyzing data and figures, performing accounting work, using a computer terminal, and/or extensive reading.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arms and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and use fingers. Ability to pull, push and lift objects. Ability to grasp and feel.
EQUIPMENT, MACHINES & SOFTWARE USED:
Ability to use general office equipment including computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine; and other equipment including digital camera, saws, sandblaster, surface grinder, lathe, mill machine, and various hand tools.
SAFETY, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND GEAR REQUIREMENTS:
Safety requirements for this position include but are not limited to eye protection when on the production floor and in the tool room. Employees must follow any additional safety requirements as posted in specific job areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.
The employee is occasionally subject to noise sufficient to cause one to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. There is also exposure to various physical hazards, oils, and atmospheric conditions which may affect the respiratory system or the skin.
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the general public. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external top management.
MATH SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical interference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical.