Process Technician

Job Description

The Process Technician maintains and repairs the blow mold and/or injection mold machines during production. The Process Technician troubleshoots machinery, hot stamp machines and repairs/replaces mold parts during production. The Process Technician also assists the Supervisor in achieving production, quality, housekeeping, and safety goals.

Responsabilities

• Produce quality plastic wheels, lids, and small components for trash cans
• Make necessary adjustments to injection molding equipment to keep it within allowable specification
• Set up injection/blow molding tool and molds, sample/production molds, set-up machine operating parameters to process parts to specifications and connect all water as needed (chilled and tower water)
• Start-up and troubleshoot problems at the press, inspect sample parts for accuracy, remove molds from the press, stage for disassembly, work with production teams to meet demand and continuous process improvement.
• Connect hydraulics for mold knock out pins, (repair/replace) as necessary
• Connect pneumatic lines to molds (repair/replace) as necessary
• Connect mold heaters and mold thermocouple cables
• Make resin color changes on machines as necessary
• Assist the Shift Supervisor in training and directing of Packer/Inspectors to achieve quality production.
• Enter end of shift production/downtime and quality information as required
• Monitor IQMS system
• Report any unsafe or out of specification equipment in a timely manner
• In conjunction with Maintenance, diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot and investigate any issues with machinery during production. (i.e., production of out of specification parts)
• Responsible for the reduction of waste/scrap rates in mold change process
• Notify appropriate associates of scrap issues in a timely manner
• Evaluate mold change schedule to meet production requirements, and communicate/coordinate plant resources involved in job change and scheduling processes
• Conduct preventative maintenance while tools are in machines
• Adjust machine parameters as needed for order specifications with minimal flash while ensuring safety rules are followed.
• When not actually working with machinery the Process Technician has the same responsibilities as Material Handlers (see Material Handler job description)
• Relieve Material Handlers during breaks.
  
  

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
• Forklift certification is required and can be obtained on-site.
• 3-5 years Injection and/or blow molding experience
• 1-3 years robotics experience
• Experience in working with robotics, conveyors, sprue pickers
• Experience with {McGuire} blenders
• Experience in processing of HDPE
  
  

Other Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities Required

• Knowledge of blow molding and/or injection molding.
• Knowledge of mold change set-up
• Ability to perform duties independently with little supervision.
• Knowledge of valve gate Injection molding
• Knowledge of hot stamping set-up
• Knowledge of mold labeling.
• Knowledge of robotics
• Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, basic electrical concepts
• Must be able to work with basic hand tools and able to use a multi-meter to check fuse
• Able to process optimal conditions to achieve optimum cycles
• Operate forklift to move and store molds and other equipment
  
  

Company Benefits

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
• Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
  
  

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.