Process Technician

** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

** Execute safe & accurate start-up procedures for production presses, ensuring all equipment runs at optimal speeds & meets quality parameters

Perform fast & precise color and material changeovers including purging systems, clearing material lines, & setting up tooling to minimize scrap & downtime

Provide rotational technical support & floor coverage, enabling primary operators to take scheduled breaks without interrupting production flow Identify & resolve machine or tooling faults in real time by adjusting settings such as temperature, pressure, & speed to correct defects

Inspect first-article parts & conduct routine quality checks using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) to ensure parts conform to exact specifications

Assist with routine preventative maintenance & mold or die changes, & maintain a clean, safe work area around equipment & processes

Supervise & train all operators assigned to blow molding

Troubleshoot both machine & process issues as they arise

Perform mold changes, start up new jobs, & assist with color changes

Document & maintain process condition changes, & collaborate with QA to ensure all target weights & colors remain within specification

Enforce proper use of PPE and ensure all cutting protocols are followed throughout the shift

Assist with cleaning grinders and troubleshooting auxiliary equipment issues

Provide break coverage for operators as needed throughout the shift

Communicate any process, equipment, or auxiliary equipment issues to other shifts in a clear & timely manner
** POSITION REQUIRMENTS:
** 2+ years of hands-on experience in a blow molding manufacturing environment operating & setting up production machinery

Must have industrial large-shot Extrusion Blow Molding experience

Strong mechanical aptitude + ability to read & interpret technical manuals, work orders, packaging, quality instructions, bill of material
** WORK ENVIRONMENT/

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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* Schedule:

Monday-Friday - Second Shift 3:30PM-11:30

PMAbility to spend the day working or standing

Ability to lift 50lbs. and move heavy items with the use of a crane or forklift and able to safely climb and move around machinery

Non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn Compensation: $24.00 - $30.00 p/h + benefits
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Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.
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