Process Technician

• Performs start-up/shut down and mold changes within assigned injection molding presses and all other related equipment according to procedure and production schedule. Presses may be various tonnage sizes, makes and models.
• Troubleshoots injection molding machine issues, secondary fixture issues, and processing or tool issues. Work in conjunction with maintenance personnel and other support personnel to have the least amount of downtime understanding that every minute counts.
• Safely operate overhead crane to transport molds from one area/machine to another.
• Ensures assigned presses are operating at established cycle times producing quality parts.
• Adjusts the process when either quality and/or the cycle has gotten out of specification.
• Monitor and record process adjustments to achieve targets without jeopardizing quality,
• Makes suggestions for continuous process and cycle time improvements, including ideas submissions, safety observations, 5S, adherence to standard work, and data tracking/charting.
• Carefully monitor and minimize scrap.
• Assures mold changes are done efficiently and verifies changes are correct before starting the machine.
• Saves and tags last shots from previous jobs.
• Assures press and surrounding area is clean before startup of machine.
• Verifies correct material and colorant are in hopper before starting up as well as clean out the hopper to reduce color change scrap.
• Provides support on all resin handling equipment in the molding area and ensure that it is operating correctly.
• Works with supervision to maximize machine time by color changing and resin changing in time and in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the objectives of the facility.

Excellent organization and communication skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Strong attention to detail.

Candidates should possess a high level of professionalism, a bright attitude, and a clear ability to effectively communicate between all level of an organization.