Process Technician

Process Technician is responsible for maintaining the control of processes in injection molding, molding/tool changes, set-ups, and start-ups of molding. Additionally, this position is required to troubleshoot problems and correct parameters to maintain quality and efficient production.

Plastech Corporation pays on a weekly basis. This position is on a 6&3 rotating schedule which means you will work 6 days and have the next 3 days off in a row.

• 1st Shift - 7:00am to 3:30pm - $27.00-$29.00 per hour DOQ.
• 2nd Shift – 3:00pm to 11:30pm – $29.00-$31.00 per hour DOQ.
• 3rd Shift – 11:00pm to 7:30am – $33.00-$35.00 per hour DOQ.

External candidates receive a $5,000 BONUS after 90 days of employment (must meet performance and attendance requirements).

• Perform processing adjustments on injection molding equipment, auxiliary support equipment, material handling systems, and robotics to maintain quality and production.
• Efficiently complete mold changes, set-ups, and start-ups according to established procedures to ensure customer demands are met. Ensure that all safety devices are properly in place, including lockout/tag out procedures to eliminate the risk of injury.
• Start-up/shut down of machinery, manifold controllers, cooling systems, valve gate systems, material loading systems, and power supplies to achieve standard operating efficiencies.
• Analyze and trouble-shoot machine-related problems, providing technical guidance and taking appropriate corrective measures to minimize downtime.
• Respond to all machine, robot, and secondary equipment alarms in a timely manner to maintain operating efficiencies and maximize profitability.
• Work closely with Operator Supervisors, Lead Operators, QA Inspectors, and Press Operators to improve product flow, quality, and reduce scrap.
• Monitor tooling condition and document tooling damage and/or processing issues to prevent avoidable molding problems and higher repair cost.
• Maintain a positive presence while performing job duties to help promote a good work environment.
• Train Mold Set Up Technicians to understand, measure, & use key processing parameters and injection molding principles to minimize scrap and increase profitability.
• Implement and monitor real-time process monitoring systems for assigned production jobs, utilizing data as necessary. Assist in establishing process control limits (tolerances) for production to ensure part consistency and quality. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and updates of all production and processing related documentation.

If you have any additional questions, please call or text .

Pre-employment drug screening and/or testing is required.

Our Rush City, MN facility is located within 30 miles of Hinckley, Mora, Braham, Stanchfield, Cambridge, Isanti, North Branch, Wyoming, Lindstrom, and Chisago, MN and Grantsburg, WI!

Full-time

• We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, and ancillary benefits.

Applicants with disabilities may contact the company coordinators via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate adisability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the following:
Frandsen Corporation and Plastech Corporation - Christa Erdmann cer

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