Process Technician (3rd Shift. 5+ yrs experience as a Process Tech REQ)

Key Accountabilities (results expected to achieve):

• Meet or exceed plant goals for press startups, downtime reduction, scrap reduction and press optimization

Key Responsibilities (tasks that you do to achieve the accountabilities):

• Ensures company standards for safety, quality and customer satisfaction are met or exceeded
• Performs press startups and shutdowns following proper procedures.
• Ensure Quality at the Source by reading and understanding all quality work instructions before starting press.
• Verifies press and work cell set up are correct before press is started
• Work with Machine Operators and Quality Team to ensure molded components meet requirements and make appropriate adjustments as needed with accurate documentation
• Follows established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO and company standards
• Monitors running presses, troubleshoots molding process issues to maintain production quality as needed to ensure standard cycle time, scrap rates and quality is met
• Performs basic robot programming
• Sets up and adjusts auxiliary equipment as needed
• Communicate with Supervisor of any issues, need of assistance, completed assignments, ….
• Prompt response when covering bells or alerts for a down press
• Operates forklift, hoist, and overhead crane
• Performs all other assignments as assigned

Qualities for Success:

• 5 years’ experience as a plastic injection Process Technician
• Mold set up experience
• IQMS experience is a plus
• Scientific Molding a plus
• Understanding of mold core sequences
• Gas Assist experience
• Low Pressure Molding experience is a plus
• Problem solver: able to troubleshoot issues independently and escalate when necessary; sense of accountability and sound professional judgement
• Understanding the characteristics of Amorphous and Semi-Crystalline materials
• Self-motivated
• Willingness to help others and be a technical resource
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics
• Dedicated to safety for self and others
• Forklift certificate (ability to receive certificate with company training)
• Highly organized and able to work with and direct others
• Pays close attention to detail and makes accuracy a priority

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Able to lift 55 lbs. up to shoulder height daily on an on-going basis without assistance
• Able to lift 50 lbs. above head occasionally
• Push, pull, bend, twist, and stoop on an on-going basis
• Grip and hold parts and hand tools continuously (8 hours)
• Use miscellaneous hand tools including manual, pneumatic, and powered
• Ability to work with small parts down to a bolt size of ¼” in diameter
• Good hand and wrist dexterity
• Visually inspect all parts
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to handle extremely heavy items with equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and hoist
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to work on machinery
• Crawl into tight spaces daily (1-2 hours)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Process Technician: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mora, MN 55051 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $33