Follows established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO and company standards
Monitors Process Control Boards to ensure process good health, standard cycle efficiency and acceptable scrap rates
Ensures work cell is set up properly for job flow before press is started
Troubleshoots molding process issues and responds to basic processing issues.
Makes changes to processes to ensure quality parts
Purges material from molding machines
Shuts down molding machines and established shutdown procedures
Performs basic robot programming functions with proper documentation (i.e.: set up sheets)
Sets up and adjusts settings per process sheet for secondary operations auxiliary equipment
Provides technical support to Machine Operators
Monitors processes when there is excessive scrap and resolves issue after troubleshooting
When assigned a startup, communicate with Supervisor or Lead of any issues causing delay in the press start up
Any starts taking longer than one hour must be communicated to Supervisors and Leads to ensure a plan to proceed to made
Communicates with Supervisor or Lead when project assignments are completed
Process Technician covering bells or alerts for Operators who have presses down, must be prompt to calls and must ask for assistance from the supervisor when falling behind on correcting issues
Validates set up is correct
Assists with set up and mold transfers
Answers and responds to all machine alarms
Operates forklift, hoist, and overhead crane
Performs all other assignments as required
Qualities for Success
1+ years injection molding experience
Previous Set Up Technician experience
Previous Process Technician experience preferred
Basic computer skills and familiarity with touch screens
Must be able to read and comprehend English
Prioritizes tasks and responsibilities
Effective communicator
Intermediate math skills with the ability to do calculations
Understands core sequences
Able to work overtime hours according to business need
Must be able to follow and understand processing and molding parameters and master cycles
Pays close attention to detail and makes accuracy a priority
Follows directions and procedures
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Willingness to help others and be a technical resource
Mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of hand tools and what they are used for
Basic knowledge of hydraulics
Able to identify good and bad parts
Knowledge of different materials
Dedicated to safety for self and others
Forklift certificate (ability to receive certificate with company training
Problem solver; able to troubleshoot issues independently or escalate when necessary; sense of accountability and sound professional judgement
Experience managing projects
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and able to work with and direct others
Experience using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Physical & Mental Demands
Able to lift 55 lbs up to shoulder height daily on an on-going basis without assistance
Able to lift 50 lbs above head occasionally
Push, pull, bend, twist, and stoop on an on-going basis
Grip and hold parts and hand tools continuously (8 hours)
Use miscellaneous hand tools including manual, pneumatic, and powered
Ability to work with small parts down to a bolt size of ¼” in diameter
Good hand and wrist dexterity
Visually inspect all parts
Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Must be able to handle extremely heavy items with equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and hoist
Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to work on machinery
Crawl into tight spaces daily (1-2 hours)
