Process Technician

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $24-$30 hourly wage. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Description:

This is highly independent and responsible position reporting to the Shift Supervisor. A Process Technician will serve as a very robust technician on injection molding machines, auxiliary and processing equipment.

Strong Trouble Shooting Skills Required In This Position.

A Process Technician is responsible for mold changes, F/A submissions, set-ups & process troubleshooting on the assigned shift. This position will communicate processing and troubleshooting issues on the shift with Shift Supervisor.

A Process Technician position provides hands-on technical support to the Shift Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, start and process shoot injection molding machines in accordance with standard work.
• Ensure all secondary equipment is setup and running accurately.
• Diagnose production problems and make adjustments.
• Document changes to cycles and job log during set up/start up and production run.
• Communicate and repair all details of the malfunction of equipment or tooling to the Shift Supervisor
• Complete TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) on assigned presses.
• Complete all documentation pertaining to injection molding machine set up and tool cleaning/prepping.
• Ensure molds are cleaned/prepped and tagged/staged properly per standard work.
• Assist operator Teams with operating problems.
• Assist in training Process Technician I’s as needed.
• Helping Material Handlers with troubleshooting feed problems.
• Use strong problem solving skills to trouble shoot molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Determines the root cause of machine alarms. Makes all necessary adjustments and tool or machine repair recommendations.
• Assist in all validations and tool approvals for their assigned shift.
• Ensures all standard cycle times are met.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the setup and adjustments of tooling, machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a safe working environment. Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
• Communicate best practice to other team members and shifts.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.
  
  

Requirements:

• 5 Years experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician in an Injection Molding Facility. Machines from 10-1000T.
• Experience in medical molding operations and robots.
• Must provide own tools.
• Minimize equipment down-time.
• Leadership and training experience preferred. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Knowledge of plastic processing variables and decoupled molding
• Experience in process troubleshooting, and root cause identification are key components of this position.
• Familiarity with clean room operations.
• Ability to start & troubleshoot molding machines and robots.
• Should have good mechanical aptitude, be able to multi-task in a fast paced work environment and have general knowledge of hand tools.
• Capable of reading and understanding blue prints.
• Must be willing to work off shift and overtime.