Injection Molding Process Technician

Job Title

Shift 2nd = 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday. 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm Experience in setting up mold and processing is required. The manager is requesting that a questionnaire be filled out and attached to the resume. Please put the questions on the top of the resume. (Check notes for questions) We have Sumitomo Injection Molding machines, Automation robots Yushin, Harmo, Wittmann Automation Cells Yaskawa, Ats, Waldorf top 3 must-haves in a candidate 3 to 5 years hands-on working with set-ups, process in Injection Molding Machines and Automation.

Technical Knowledge:
Understanding machinery, materials, and mold design. Quality Control:
Ensuring high-quality products and minimizing defects. Problem-Solving:
Analyzing and troubleshooting issues. Safety and Environmental Awareness:
Commitment to safety and eco-friendly practices.

Soft Skills:

Attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and adaptability. Time Management:
Efficiently managing schedules and minimizing downtime. These are the Primary Functions of a Process Tech.

• Receives adjustment priorities from the Shift Supervisor.
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining quality standards set by Q.A. Dept.
• Sets up machines with standard cycle time for production.
• Responsible for required adjustments needed to fulfill the product specification requirements such as weight, color distribution, and cycle times.
• Set up molds as required by the production schedule.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions.
• Check and maintain the quality of the product being produced by identifying acceptable and non-acceptable products.
• Work independently from verbal and/or written instructions from the Shift Supervisor.
• Answer machine alarms as they occur and address the root cause.
• Communicate with off-going/on-coming technicians.
• Documenting ending cycle process parameters and any tool issues as appropriate.
• The ability to monitor the process, show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues.

Education required:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

Must have at least 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position, including Injection Molding or Injection Blow Molding. Skills/

Qualifications:

Ability to speak, read, and write English. Knowledge of plastic processing and troubleshooting. Basic math skills. Basic computer skills. Must be mechanically inclined and can use basic hand tools. Possess good hand-eye coordination with manual dexterity. Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics. Must possess own tools required on the technician tool list Cooperative and respectful of all employees/department. Initiative – self-motivated. Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and its environment.

Good communication/teaching and interpersonal skills.