What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Molding Process Technician (Night Shift) position at Freudenberg Household Products?
The Process Technician reports directly to the Sr. Manufacturing Process Manager performing setup of injecting molding molds including all auxiliary equipment, EOATs, starting the molds, addressing daily production-related issues, and training into starting new molds. Position is also responsible to ensure machines, molds, auxiliary equipment and associated automation operates efficiently.
**NOTE - Our current opening is for Night Shift (8 pm - 4 am).
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Responsibilities:
- Perform startup and shutdown of production molds as required. Start up presses per process sheets or saved machine programs.
- Perform and confirm completion of mold change-overs (mold, auxiliary equipment, EOAT, etc.).
- Safely operate forklift and overhead cranes for handling molds.
- Ensure that the correct mold and materials are being used.
- Perform minor in-press mold cleaning as needed.
- Ensure processes run consistently and provide production support as needed. Log and communicate any process changes to ensure process parameters are up to date.
- Ensure functional and cosmetic product specifications are met by working with quality and engineering.
- Perform minor EOAT troubleshooting/repair activities.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work Night Shift (8 pm - 4 am).
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred 3 years of experience in Injection Molding in process technician position, or related role.
- Technical knowledge of common injection molding issues as they may be related to mold, material, machine, and process issues.
- Experience with setup and startup of molds and other related equipment as it pertains to injection molding (robots, automation, auxiliary equipment, etc.).
- Knowledge of auxiliary equipment - hydraulics, mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots.
- Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems and fluid power.
- Basic operating knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
You should be proficient in:
- Injection Molding Experience
