Job Details
The Process Technician will be responsible for setting up, starting, and trouble-shooting injection molding machines, tools, and processes. This individual must be fully capable to work on any molds and all auxiliary equipment. Work with trainee, as required.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Set molds in presses and run production using pre-existing processes using the established process disc or print out if no disc exists.
- Solve quality problems and work with quality department to identify root causes.
- Troubleshoot molding processes and make basic adjustments to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Troubleshoot molding machine/tooling issues and communicate information through designated procedures.
- Provide and implement 5S plus safety initiatives.
- Communicate problems, needs and important information to supervisor.
- Practice good housekeeping
- Work with trainee, as required.
Education & Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years experience working in the injection molding industry with an emphasis on processing and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of raw materials and their processing characteristics
Skills & Abilities
- Experience with Engel and Sumitomo Injection Molding machines highly preferred
- Scientific Molding Principle background highly desired
- Experience with thermal plastics is a plus.
- Strong communication skills is a must.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical ability
- Ability to use hand tools easily and comfortably.
- Ability to climb up and down ladders frequently.
- Forklift experience preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Manufacturing environment. Frequent stopping and bending. Regularly required to stand for long periods, climb up/down ladders and move about the facility. Physical ability to lift various items up to 70 lbs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required
None