Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Scope of Responsibility

Cascade Engineering is currently hiring for the position of Process Technician Level 3. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, shutting down and troubleshooting machines. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and enhance your technical skills.

Come join this supportive, collaborative, dynamic team! At the North Plant you will help manage machines that produce parts to support and complete products across the other manufacturing plants on campus. This is an opportunity to thrive in an environment where you're on your feet and active, challenge through problem-solving while working with large-scale plastic molding presses.

Location: North Plant (5145 36^th Street. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)

Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00pm-11:10pm and occasional overtime on Saturday/Sunday)

Target Pay: $26.48 - $35.30

General Responsibilities

Routine Tasks – Executes the setup and processing of plastic injection molding equipment, ensuring the prompt and precise installation and removal of injection molds while adhering to quality and safety protocols. Also responsible for configuring and fine-tuning assembly equipment, auxiliary machinery, and robots.

Root Cause Analysis – Efficiently relay any equipment issues or breakdowns to the maintenance team in a timely and effective manner. Investigate molding defects like flash and short shots, recognizing opportunities for continuous improvement. Timely and effectively communicate any tooling issues to both the Shift Supervisor and the team's Process Engineer.

Support - While working with all levels of the team you will be responsible for offering support where needed. This could include cleaning hoppers, doing moisture checks and setting up dryers. You could be called upon to help with various mold changes, crane operation and color changes.

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.