Process Technician organizes, coordinates, and plans activities of production departments in the manufacturing of plastic container products. Performs initial setups and start-up on tools and equipment. Acts as liaison with maintenance, quality assurance and production personnel.Description for Internal Candidates

Responsibilities:

• Observe and record production operations
• Review operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. i.e.: SMED development, ergonomics, LDR improvement.
• Process Technician Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
• Seeks methods to improve standard operational and working practices
• Observe workers, molding machinery, and conveyors to ensure compliance with safety standards and operating efficiency
• Coordinates with mold set technician, department supervisors and production personnel for parts, tooling, equipment, and machinery
• Process Technician Performs preventative maintenance on tooling and equipment as directed
• Works with the machine attendants and supervisors in training personnel
• Follows all safety rules and procedures
• Process Technician Drive scrap reduction on the production floor
• Assist process engineer with optimizing cycle times
• Ensure presses are running at optimized cycle
• Process Technician Troubleshoot injection molding machines as issues arise

Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School diploma. Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related area and at least one year's work experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen experience/certification a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good Mathematical and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and GMPs
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting skills, preferably in injection and blow molding processes
• Ability to work for up to 12 hours at a time on Day shift or Night shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.86 - $26.33 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Plainfield, NJ 07080: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person