Description

Job Title: Injection Molding Process Technician

Department: Process Engineering 

Reports To: Process Engineer

Direct Reports: None

Status: Non- Exempt 

Job Summary:

An Injection Molding Process Technicians primary job is to start up, monitor, program and troubleshoot plastic injection-molding machines and auxiliary equipment related to the injection molding process. This requires specialized knowledge of materials, specific tools, and equipment. Troubleshooting tasks might include dealing with inconsistent material, faulty equipment, human error, and preventing defects from occurring.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work flexible schedule at times (nights/days as needed)* 

• Ability to problem solve proficiently.

• Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and connected automated systems are set to regulation parameters, meet quality standards and all production goals.

• Set up and start up molding machines, read part prints, and have a working knowledge of hand tools to measure parts such as calipers. 

• Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and document process changes.

• Able to understand and apply all aspects of scientific molding.

• Understand the importance of reducing and re-using material scrap to protect our environment and save costs.

• Maintain process logs/monitors in keeping with SWI’s

• Maintain a positive attitude at all times exhibiting professionalism and willingness to work as a team for the best solution.

• Identify and request mold repairs as needed.

• Enter work orders into maintenance connection software.

• Coordinate & escalate various maintenance/processing issues in a timely manner.

• Follow escalation policy.

• Perform start of shift walk through with off going/ ongoing Process Techs.

• Coordinate 5S activities.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months in order selecting or warehouse experience. 

• Candidate must have some experience in scanning against shipper’s or picking sheets.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

Computer Skills:

• Use of a scanning gun/ or wrist scanner to scan totes coming in from the finished goods in warehouse.

Mathematical Abilities:

• Basic math skills. 

Analytical or Reasoning Abilities:

• Minimal analytical, planning skills and critical thinking ability required with orientation for continuous improvement.

Communication Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning)

• Ability to read, write and speak English.

• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)

• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work. 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a variety of projects and tasks.

• Takes initiative, approaches others in a positive and constructive manner, and works well independently to achieve results.

Physical Requirements• 

• 100% of the time will be spent on the production plant floors walking, standing and engaged in the activities associated with the role.

• Be comfortable with lifting, squatting, and repetitive motion. 

• Must be able to team lift a minimum of 50 pounds, 25 pounds alone.

• Be able to work in an environment that is climate controlled but is exposed to potential heat, rain, and cold.