What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician Molding position at Syndicate Sales?
Title: Mold Process Technician
Department: Mold Room
Reports To: Plant Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction and support of the Plant Manager, the position will apply knowledge of injection and compression processing and controls technologies to new and existing processes to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness. The Process Technician will support root cause analysis and team problem solving activities. This position is directly responsible for injection and compression process verification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
As mandated, responsible for supervising entire shift.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Department: Mold Room
Reports To: Plant Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction and support of the Plant Manager, the position will apply knowledge of injection and compression processing and controls technologies to new and existing processes to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness. The Process Technician will support root cause analysis and team problem solving activities. This position is directly responsible for injection and compression process verification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- 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.
- Troubleshoot machine, mold, and material problems.
- Escalate any difficulties or problems requiring special attention.
- Responsible for the accurate completion of process verification, tool reports and error proofing checks as required.
- Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all thermolaters, robot control Stations, etc.
- Responsible for continuous improvement (ideas and suggestions).
- Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- General machine safety, electrical safety and machine guarding: high level of safety awareness (OSHA, NEC and RIA).
As mandated, responsible for supervising entire shift.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year experience in plastics processing.
- Must be experienced in mold set-ups, trouble shooting, exposure to maintenance problems and be familiar with state-of-the-art controls on machines and robots.
- Ability to interpret documents such as procedure manuals
- Basic understanding of systems, equipment, and schematics
- Ability to perform work in a mature and professional manner, demonstrate personal responsibility, and perform all assigned duties
- Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics describe 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 essential functions.
TRAVEL- Travel between locations is primarily during the business day.