Process Technician

Process Technician - Injection Molding (11pm - 7:30am)

*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and safety standard operating procedures
* Evaluate, implement and monitor the process and operating systems of the injection molding press
* Monitor and adjust production processes to improve efficiency or equipment for quality and productivity, issue a new process (Capability) as needed
* Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products
* Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality
* Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements
* Start up and shut down processing equipment through safe operation of all machinery, tools, equipment
* Provide advice or training to other technicians
* Measure and record data associated with operating equipment
* Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures
* Clean production equipment or work areas, maintain 5S
* Provide production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors
* Perform tool changes by following safety and production procedures and meeting set up goal per area
* Start up the jobs; follow established process and procedures
* Perform color changes, including cleaning of the hoppers and to restart the machine
* Calibrate hopper/mixer for concentrate-material
* Monitor and adjust production processes to improve efficiency or equipment for quality and productivity, issue a new process (Capability)
* Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products
* Set up and test secondary equipment for functionality and quality
* Perform quality audits in your area by reviewing quality of parts
* Create work orders for repair for tool room or Maintenance
* Maintain area clean and organize. All tools, Knock outs, Nozzle tips, clamps, hoses, cables, washers / screws are in the right location
* Confer with maintenance, Engineer and tool room to fix issues while trouble shooting
* Create and establish process parameters for new tools
* Provide updates / status reports to Management of molding projects
* Support business partners/ departments with new product launches
* Operate forklift to assist Production as needed
* Follow all safety rules and procedures

*REQUIREMENTS:*
* High School, GED or equivalent preferred plus 7+ year in Injection molding production environment
* Solid understanding of functions of variety of production equipment including but not limited to robot, injection molding machines, water heaters, hot runners, cranes, gas unit, valve gate, etc.
* Forklift certification preferred and current valid driver’s license
* Proficient in Outlook and Internet Explorer
* Successfully passes pre-employment drug and physical, and background check

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) 4% Match
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Compensation package:
* Differential pay
* Overtime pay
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Overtime

Work Location: In person

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