1st Shift - Process Technician

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Regular Full-Time Indirect L  Prodctn Greeneville, TN, US

17 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $32.00 Annually

Responsible for determining and implementing best manufacturing practices for current and future production related to set-up, start-up, processing, and maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

May act as back-up Supervisor or Team Lead as Required and Directed.

• Maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers.
• Complete Set-up and start-up of injected molding machines.
• Applies injection molding principles and molding theories to troubleshoot and process molding operations.
• Performs mold and color changes on injection machines.
• Works with Material Handlers and Machine Operators to make sure raw materials within the work cell are readily available.
• Monitors machine operation for compliance to all ISO, health, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; analyze and lead continuous improvements.
• Works with production management to review and organize production activities.
• Collaborates with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment and quality problems within molding cell.
• Evaluates scrap reduction techniques within work cell.
• Monitors and documents daily process conditions; logging changes and drafting detailed mold repair work information form sheets.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, and organization of work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem solving skills.
• Good training and leadership skills; team oriented.
• Capable of successfully training new Mold Setter employees without assistance.
• Completion of "Fundamentals of Injection Molding" Paulson Training.
• Successful completion of “Technology of Injection Molding – Level 3 Module with Skill Builder Simulation” Paulson Training.
• Successful completion of “Implementing Decoupled Molding” Paulson Training.
• Highly motivated.
• Proficiency in Scientific or Decoupled Molding.
• Forklift certification required (or ability to attain certification upon employment)
• Computer proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word.
• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 4+ years Injection Molding experience required; strong molding and processing skills.
• Previous experience in Mold Setter II role (or combination with external experience).
• Experience with injection molding machines. Experience with plastic molding. Experience with setting up and fundamental understanding of processing to include: water, material, tool understanding (cores, hot tips, and hydraulic cores, etc.).

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
• Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term & Short Term Disability, Critical Care and Accident Coverage, Pet Insurance, Wellness Program, Vacation, Sick Time, 401K with Match,9 paid holiday's and work/life balance...plus much more!