Lead Plastic Processing Technician

Job Summary:

The Lead Process Technician will spend their day developing, monitoring and trouble shooting the processes used to create plastic molded products via plastic injection. This is a hands on role and requires a strong understanding of Plastic Injection Molding Principles, such as how plastic fills a mold, injection control, shear rate, etc. The Lead Process Tech should be able to share their knowledge and will need to communicate effectively across departments such as Quality Assurance and Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent; associate degree or technical certificate in plastics technology, manufacturing engineering or related field experience preferred.
• Proven knowledge and skill in scientific molding principles, material behavior, resin drying requirements and process optimization to create consistent, high quality parts. Minimum of 7 years of hands on experience required.
• Expert understanding of form and function of hydraulic & electric plastic injection machines, specifically Arburgs.
• Expertise in troubleshooting common quality defects and dimensional instabilities
• Proven experience developing, documenting, and validating process parameters and set up sheets.
• Ability to start up, optimize, and validate new and existing jobs independently!
• High proficiency with interpreting blue prints and GD&T.
• Familiarity with mold sampling and FAIs
• Ability to train and mentor operators, set up technicians, and junior process technicians
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with other department leaders
• Must possess advanced problem solving and decision making abilities in a fast paced manufacturing and engineering environment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand/walk for extended periods of time during production support activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in high-precision industries, such as medical, aerospace, defense, etc.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen, continous improvement, and root cause analysis methodologies

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Plastic Processing: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Canastota, NY 13032 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $32