Wax Maker LPCS 014

MISSION:

To produce acceptable quality waxes as defined by specifications manufactured per Process Control Procedures and delivered as requested by the using plant.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Wax Production

• • • Essential Job Functions:
      • Develops wax manufacturing schedules to meet demands.
      • Measures wax ingredients and fills production vats.
      • Operates a variety of machinery and control equipment to produce waxes; oversees equipment during batch production operations; monitors gauges.
      • Tests wax batches against specifications and releases for storage and/or delivery.
      • Completes emergency production requests.

• Equipment Maintenance
  • Objective: maintain department and all equipment to assure safe efficient operation and to minimize down time.

• • • Essential Job Functions:
      • Monitors all department equipment visually and via sensors and gauges.
      • Troubleshoots equipment problems; communicates equipment failures or potential failures to supervisor.
      • Oversees and follows through on maintenance/repair projects.
      • Provides preventative and process maintenance and repairs as requested per supervision and department Standard Operating Procedures.
      • Cleans equipment and tools after use.
      • May be required to handle hazardous waste.

• Inventory
  • Objective: maintain necessary inventory of wax materials and maintenance supply items.

• • • Essential Job Functions:
      • Inventories wax materials and supplies.
      • Orders materials as needed to maintain production schedule.

• Record Keeping
  • • Essential Job Functions:
      • Completes inventory production and equipment logs and reports.

• Delivery
  • Objective: assure wax deliveries to all customer plants including overseas deliveries.

• • • Essential Job Functions:
      • Works with other personnel and provides expertise regarding transportation of waxes pick up of transfer vessels and long-distance transportation.

• Safety
  • Objective: take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

• • • Essential Job Functions:
      • Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
      • Safely operate all equipment and tools.
      • Identify and report safety problems.
      • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment including respirator.

• Meets all production and quality standards.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT VEHICLES TOOLS AND/OR MACHINERY USED:

• Fork lift
• Electric and power tools (sander chisel air ratchet drill grinder)
• Hoist
• Torch
• Scale
• Hopper
• Hand tools (screwdriver wrench hammer pliers)

TRAINING:

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCCs Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be completed.
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturing experience in the processing of batch compounds or working knowledge of wax molding processes as demonstrated by three to six months experience as a Wax Handler or Utility Aid in the Wax Molding area
  • OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to read interpret and follow specifications including Process Control Procedures wax formulas and test forms and other special instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition subtraction multiplication and division)
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.