Extrusion Process Technician 2

Who are we?

 The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years. Come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place to build a career in El Paso, TX.

What are the most common activities?

In order to grow and build a successful career at The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Perform effective setup, changes, and adjustments to peripheral equipment for safe startup, and provide support for prototype runs, qualifications, and production.
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment while the production lines run and repair machinery problems to achieve high-quality, on-spec production. Diagnose minor faults and provide recommendations to the extrusion technician. Resolve and recommend corrective actions to the production supervisor.
• Work with process engineering, manufacturing, and other maintenance technicians to ensure efficient operation.
• Perform activities with minimal supervision and with optimal results, minimizing the impact on OEE or extrusion metrics.
• Ensure proper operation of the machinery and safety systems like guards, emergency stops, switches, etc. are working in perfect condition.
• Provide support in the execution and coordination of the extrusion process, working with Production Supervisors, Group Managers, lead technicians, and the Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Process Engineer, by preparing the necessary equipment and materials.
• Prepare peripheral equipment for the production lines, as well as perform the changeovers in all equipment.
• Comply with all safety policy and regulations.
• The full job description will be provided to the final candidate at the point of the offer.
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What do you need?

To be considered for this position, an individual must meet the following minimum requirements:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment visa at this time.

• Technical College graduate with a minimum of two-year degree or certificate.
• 2-4 years of extrusion experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
• Maintenance experience: Preventive & Corrective.
• Experience with plastics, rubbers, industrial resins.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of mechanical or automated equipment.
• Conveyor systems.
• Lean Standard Work.

Other Job-Related Components:

• Some travel may be required to field test sites for data acquisition or performance evaluations. Support will be in our Juarez 3 site.
• Provide physical and technical support to Operations and other designated engineering departments.
• Interface with engineers, other technicians, vendors, designers, drafters etc. and management personnel.

What Can We Give You?    

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our El Paso location a variety of perks, including: 

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 
• Wellness - TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees. 
• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees with 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 
• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between ​$20.96​ - ​$26.20​. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.