Molding Process Technician Job Morehead area,Kentucky USA,Manufacturing / Production

Molding Process Technician Overview:

The Molding Process Technician plays a key role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on quality. This position supports the full molding process by setting up equipment, troubleshooting process issues, and helping ensure the consistent production of high-quality molded parts. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are priorities.

Responsibilities:

Comply with all plant safety and ISO/TS 16949 & ISO 14001 regulations and procedures.
Set up Material Feed Systems and Mold Tools according to specifications.
Configure and program Hot Runner Panels, Injection Presses, and Valve Gate Units.
Set up De-Gaters, End of Arm Tooling, and associated work cell equipment.
Verify and release conforming parts at production startup.
Troubleshoot and resolve process issues to ensure the production of high-quality molded parts.
Collaborate with engineering on tool trials and initiatives to minimize scrap.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Execute additional tasks as directed.

Desired

Skills and Experience:

We are seeking a Molding Process Technician with the following essential abilities:

Prefer a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have experience in a manufacturing setting.
Prior experience in a molding area is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply documentation for the setup of various molding equipment, including material feed systems, mold tools, hot runners, valve gate units, de-gaters, and work cell machines.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Competent in the use of precision measurement tools (pyrometers, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
Ability to utilize common sense and reasoning to understand and follow instructions and resolve routine problems.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure they can perform the essential job duties.

Responsibility and authority to ensure quality products and service to our customers:

All employees must understand, support and participate in the company's Quality Plan, including quality objectives and quality commitment by being able to:

Explain the intent and components of the Policy, including an overview of QS-9000 Quality Management Systems, procedures and work instructions associated with this job.
Explain the function of this job and how it helps to create quality parts and services.
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities in products, processes, and/or quality systems.
Identify and record any problems in products, processes, and/or quality systems.
Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through established systems.
Verify the implementation of solutions to ensure successful resolutions.

Contain non-conformities and alter the process until deficiency or unsatisfactory condition is corrected.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of this position require the ability to:

Frequently: Stand and walk; use hands for fine motor skills (finger dexterity, handling, feeling); reach with arms and hands; talk and hear.
Occasionally: Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; sit.
Vision: Possess close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting: Consistently lift and carry up to 10-50 pounds daily.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…