Process Tech Injection Molding - 2nd Shift

Position:  Process Technician 2nd Shift

Summary:  

This position is responsible for molding plastic parts in accordance to company requirements and standards.  This includes machine set-up, secondary equipment set-up and input process parameters.  All associates are expected to perform all activities in a safe manner and to report any safety concerns or injuries immediately.  

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Set-up the injection mold presses and install molds according to specifications
• Read specifications and set machine controls, regulating prescribed molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding time and pressure
• Provide input of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction of defects, overall process improvement and the reduction of downtime
• Inspect and evaluate parts for quality
• Communicate and translate what is happening from a molding standpoint to engineers and management
• Monitor and troubleshoot molding process; observe equipment and materials in process to analyze and determine cause of malfunctions
• Make adjustments to equipment to obtain desired results
• Responsible for machine start-ups
• First response to all machine, robot, thermolater and secondary equipment alarms
• Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency
• Responsible for the accurate completion of Process Verification 
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems
• Provide mold and fixture preventative maintenance
• Store and document molds and fixtures
• Change mold inserts (as equipment requires)
• Change secondary equipment inserts and nesting
• Diagnose (troubleshoot) secondary equipment problems 
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with co-workers, employer, customers and suppliers
• Uphold a strong desire to learn new and changing technologies
• Perform activities in a safe manner
• Must know and properly use all aspects of the company LOTO program for an authorized employee
• Must possess a Cinova Medical issued forklift license.
• Must understand and be competent in all aspects of QS 9001 and ISO 13485 as it relates to the injection molding process and production activities
• Must have acceptable attendance record
• Ability to train subordinate(s)
• Must attend all mandatory company meetings and safety education sessions
• Perform any other duties as assigned

 Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Plastic Injection molding background with a minimum of three years of experience in plastics processing
• A high level of ability to troubleshoot processing problems and make adjustments to make good parts is a requirement
• Requires a strong background in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems and controls
• Ability to work independently and within a group using good judgment in decision making processes
• Ability to give proper and accurate instructions as well as receiving input
• Ability to multi-task, deliver and meet deadlines
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Effective oral and written communication with a wide variety of people
• Understand and follow work rules
• Reading, writing, and basic math functions, i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages
• Must be fully trained and perform the following duties efficiently within IQMS:
  • Task in and out 
  • Verify the job has been downloaded
  • Enter start-up rejects  
  • Production monitoring
  • Process Monitoring
  • Work Orders Monitoring
  • Production Scheduling Monitoring 

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of plastic injection molding experience
• Full understanding of injection molding and molding principals
• Knowledge of computers and working within IQMS
• Knowledge of injection molding process, secondary and robot equipment
• Scientific molding experience is a plus   

Language Ability: 

Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions in the English language.

Effective oral and written communication in the English language. 

Certificates and Licenses: 

Forklift Certification

Lockout/Tagout Certification 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

None 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical production environment, requiring safety glasses and steel-toed boots.  Employees are required to follow company policies and procedures (located in the company handbook) related to proper dress attire and safety. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Standing and walking for periods of eight hours at a time
• Reaching, feeling, handling, grasping, twisting and turning
• Feeling part inconsistencies and variances by touch; using your fingers
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling heavy objects, no limit on weight but most use good judgment on how things are moved and what assisted means are utilized
• Ability to distinguish colors and shading
• If the associate requires corrective vision lenses, they must have and use them to be able to perform the part quality inspections
• Good communication skills with the ability to speak and perceive others clearly 

Job Type: Full-time     *The hours for this position are 3:00pm-11:30pm Mon-Fri* 

 Benefits: Medical; Dental; Vision; Life; STD; LTD; 401(k) with company match; Paid Time Off

Cinova Medical, Inc. is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer and Drug Free Workplace. 

Upon hire, Cinova Medical, Inc. uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for roles based in the United States.