Process Technician

American Plastics, a leading manufacturer specializing in Janitorial, Food Service Cleaning Products, and Retail Storage Products is looking for an experienced Injection Molding/Process Technician with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. This position will report to the Lead Process Technician and will be responsible for, but not limited to:

HOURS: 7:00AM TO 7:00PM

SHIFTS: 12 Hour Shifts - 2-2-3 SCHEDULE

• Monitor and maintain standard cycle times and part quality.
• Be able to understand and communicate the information provided within the job packet pertaining to specification sheet, standard routing, B.O.M.’s, scrap reports and quality requirements.
• Be able to identify all resins used in molding operation including regrind and the associated usage percentage.
• Must understand and operate the operator interface ‘CRT’ screen on computer-controlled presses, including all screens required to control the process.
• Must be able to establish a new process, do mold sets, Robot Programming and start a machine based upon settings in Mold Books/QR Code.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of hot runner systems, Valve Gates, and standard sprue molds
• Trouble shoot issues on Injection Molding machines and Robots.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

• Knowledge of operating the following Injection molding machines a must, such as:
• Engel, Milacron, Battenfeld, UBE and HPM’s
• Knowledge with Wittman and Servpro Robots preferred.
• Organized, detail oriented, team player with a sense of urgency
• Resourceful, with ability to apply critical problem-solving skills.
• Effective Communication Skills
• Applicant must have 2 plus years’ experience as a process tech in injection molding or similar process.
• Follow departmental documentation procedures.
• 5S and Lock Out Tag Out experience preferred.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary & benefits package including paid vacation, medical / dental and 401(k) with match.