3rd Shift Process Technician

• Location 200 Chelsea Road,Monticello, MN, 55362,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $32.00 / Hour
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

$2500 Sign on Bonus

Job Title:

Process Technician

Overview:

Responsible for production start-up of injection molding machines, ensuring process parameters for each job/work order are correct and quality control requirements are met.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Requires a minimum of 2 years injection molding processing experience and/or training

Demonstrate understanding of various plastic resins, including their properties, handling requirements, and proper identification to ensure correct material usage and maintain product quality.

Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Effective communication skills

Basic math and computer skills

Safety shoes are required for this position and are eligible for reimbursement per the Company’s Safety Footwear Reimbursement policy.

Employee must supply own hand tools when performing this position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform start-up of injection molding machines throughout shift, adhering to production schedule.
• Respond to machine, robot or auxiliary equipment alarms promptly
• Cycle and adjust robots/pickers as required while maintaining end-of-arm tooling.
• Troubleshoot process and quality issues.
• Ensure mold cleaning schedules are adhered to during the production shift.
• Document daily process changes, improvements, and update process documents when changes are made to ensure repeatability.
• Ensure cycle times and scrap rates are within identified range.
• Partner with engineering on continuous improvement of processes and equipment, including improved work flows, use of fixtures, auxiliary equipment and automation.
• Provide work direction to set-up technicians as needed.
• Serve as back-up set-up technician as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

LIFTING CATEGORY

Definitions:

Infrequently – 1% to 33% of time

Frequently – 33% to 66% of time

Light Lifting Lifts 20 lbs. infrequently

Lifts 10 lbs. or less, frequently

Medium Lifting Lifts 50 lbs. infrequently

Lifts 20 lbs. or less, frequently

XHeavy Lifting Lifts 100 lbs. infrequently

Lifts 50 lbs. or less, frequently

Very Heavy Lifting Lifts in excess of 100 lbs. infrequently

Lifts 50-100 lbs. frequently

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Weight:
Enter the number describing the weight in pounds, of the heaviest item the employee is required to handle routinely.

Frequency:
Using the percentages below, assess time involved (in a regular scheduled shift) of lifting these weights.

1 = None 2 = 1-9% 3 = 10-19% 4 = 20-33% 5 = 34-66% 6 = 67-100%

Description Weight Frequency Comments

Above shoulder (63” to 30”)25#5

Desk to chair level (30” to 18”)50#4

Chair to floor level (18” to 0”)70#6

Other:

Carrying: 50#4

Pushing at height of 54” Barrel
200#6

Pallet Jack used

Pulling at height of 54” Barrel
200#6

Pallet Jack used

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency:
Using the percentages below, assess time involved (in a regular scheduled shift).

1 = None 2 = 1-9% 3 = 10-19% 4 = 20-33% 5 = 34-66% 6 = 67-100%

Description Frequency Comments

Reaching overhead5

Climbing6

Standing5

Walking on even surfaces6

Running1

Repetitive Motions4

Twisting6

Kneeling3

Reaching Forward5

Firm Grasping5

Other Activities (specify):

ENVIRONMENT

Frequency:
Using the percentages below, assess time involved (in a regular scheduled shift):

1 = None 2 = 1-9% 3 = 10-19% 4 = 20-33% 5 = 34-66% 6 = 67-100%

Description Frequency Comments

% Time in a vehicle1

EXPOSURES

Frequency:
Using the percentages below, assess time involved (in a regular scheduled shift).

1 = None 2 = 1-9% 3 = 10-19% 4 = 20-33% 5 = 34-66% 6 = 67-100%

Description Frequency Comments

Chemicals2

Isopropyl Alcohol and mold release agents are the only chemicals used. Both are non-hazardous.

Gases1

Infectious Diseases1

Radiation1

Noise6

Normal manufacturing floor noise. General noise level is safely below OSHA decibel thresholds.

Fumes6

Normal off-gassing of plastic resin due to molding process, which is non-hazardous

Vibrations6

Normal machine/equipment operational vibrations.

Dust6

Mechanical Hazards6

Related to the machines/equipment

Electrical Hazards6

Related to the machines/equipment

Hot6

Temperature of heated resin and molded plastic of parts

Cold2

Ice blaster is infrequently used, depending on the job. Proper PPE (i.e., gloves, hearing protection is used).

Humid3

Wet3

Only if machine/equipment has leaked water or oil

Dry4

Resin/material dryers emit small amount of dry air.