Process Technician - Assembly (Day Shift)

Who We Are:

Millions of people around the world use Dometic products. They are campers, RV users, boat owners, and lovers of the outdoor life. They all share the same intense feelings - a longing for freedom and adventure, a desire to explore the world and to stay away longer. Dometic calls this mobile living and creates the building blocks for this lifestyle.

Dometic offers smart and reliable products with outstanding design for every aspect of days away: cooking, preserving food quality, personal hygiene, maintaining a pleasant temperature, and more. Today, Dometic operates in a global market that is being transformed by a number of market trends like increased leisure spending and mobile lifestyle, as well as digitalization.

With Dometic’s unique global market reach and presence in over 100 countries and core technology competences, Dometic is well positioned in this market for further profitable growth. As a market leader in Mobile Living solutions, Dometic is committed to driving sustainability in our industry. This means offering innovative, durable, low-carbon products that inspire an active, comfortable, and responsible life in the outdoors.

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends.

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world.  Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers.  In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

Job Summary Statement:

Responsible for the operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation and production equipment for the assembly of plastic parts for cooler related products meeting quality and production standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates specialized automation equipment safely and effectively to ensure production rates and product quality.
• Perform troubleshooting activities for assigned automation or other production equipment to minimize production interruptions or equipment failures.
• Able to start-up equipment from suspend mode and identify root cause of recurring downtime issues.
• Ensure that equipment is in good, clean, and safe working condition; this includes inspecting equipment regularly and being able to identify and communicate malfunctions and repair needs.
• Load, move, and position material in machine so it can properly perform operations required.
• Perform daily cleaning of equipment, as well as scheduled PM activities.
• Setup and performs PM’s on Case Code Printers, POP Applicators, and Vision systems.
• Work on individually or team operated machines.
• Perform all duties safely and adhere to all safety policies.
• Always complies with the company’s quality policy.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Practice 5S daily.
• Be able to operate and troubleshoot a variety of machines based on production demands.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices in work area and all common areas.
• Trains other operators as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: Minimum of one (2) year experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably running automated or semi-automated equipment. Able to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• English language skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• Understand output on HMI screen.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Flexible to work weekend or night shift.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Physical Demands: Able to lift a maximum of 35 lbs. multiple times a day during a 12 hour shift to waist level; Bend, stoop, and stand up to 12 hours; Able to push up to 35 lbs. on rollers or wheels. Minimum height requirement of 60 inches.
• Work environment:  Hot and humid in summer; cold during winter; Loud noise environment requiring hearing protection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude, knowledge of machine functions, familiarity with industrial products, Trade school a plus; plastic product manufacturing experience

Key Competencies:

• Troubleshooting, Problem solving, Analytical Skills, Action oriented, Results driven, Strong technical skills, Attention to detail, Methodical, Patience under pressure, Self-starter and able to work with minimal direction

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Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.

We are passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!