Process Technician

Our client, a nationwide leader in plastics manufacturing, has an immediate need for an experienced Process Technician to join their winning team in Shady Hills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop processes for new molds to optimum parameters and specifications.
• Work with customers and program managers on site to develop processes and attain approval for products.
• Working knowledge and understanding of scientific molding practices.
• Working knowledge of the moisture analyzer equipment.
• Read and understand part drawings.
• Ensure active production molds are functioning correctly and producing good product throughout the day.
• Install mold and all auxiliary equipment necessary for production to perform at peak operating levels.
• Recognize and rectify any issues within the set up process.
• Set process parameters based on approved process sheet information.
• Demonstrate proper purging methods for material changes.
• Demonstrate the ability of performing decouple processing techniques.
• Demonstrate processing skills to achieve quality parts, optimized cycle times and scrap minimization.
• Encourage and train machine operators on the necessities of their current molding operations.
• Recognize and report safety issues.
• Maintain work area cleanliness.
• Execute and maintain scheduling due dates.
• Always maintain mold protection set points to minimum operating values.
• Develop and document optimum parameters.
• Back up Senior Process Engineer as necessary.
• Execute and comply with IQMS and ISO systems/standards.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to install and program robotics and end of arm tooling.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Emphasize personal growth and knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in working at fast pace, high change environment with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of scientific molding techniques.
• Ability to successfully communicate the tasks required of the assigned molding jobs to the Operators.
• Possess vast knowledge of functions, controls and risks of the molding machine.
• Possess a vast knowledge of processing skills.
• Possess knowledge of a vast array of engineering grade resins and their characteristics.
• Possess good communication skills to operators, supervisors, material handlers, QA maintenance and tooling.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.