Process Technician

The Process Technician – Injection Molding primary job is to set up, monitor and troubleshoot plastic injection molding machines. This requires specialized knowledge of materials, specific tools, and equipment.

• Responsible for IM machine processing systems within appropriate process guidelines.
• Responsible for working with the shift to maximize production requirements and to provide general directions to packer and/or utility employees on the shift.
• Ensures that the quality of all products produced meet the customer’s specifications.
• Reviews daily production performance to ensure that the department is meeting efficiency goals.
• Serves as an example for housekeeping and safety standards.
• Responsible for troubleshooting all process-related issues, mold set-ups and other technical duties for the IM equipment. Set parameters and standards for such molds.
• Responsible for the training of setup techs.
• Works with maintenance staff to provide equipment maintenance for mechanical issues to ensure that they are corrected in a timely manner.
• Must be able to perform the duties of setup technicians.
• Must have a good working understanding of Decouple molding techniques.
• Complete all required process-related paperwork.
• Analyze process for improvement and advise management of such findings.
• Other duties as requested by the Department Manager or Shift Supervisor.