Process Technician

Job Description

The Process Technician maintains and repairs the blow mold and/or injection mold machines during production. The Process Technician troubleshoots machinery, hot stamp machines and repairs/replaces mold parts during production. The Process Technician also assists the Supervisor in achieving production, quality, housekeeping, and safety goals. 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM Pay: $25hr + $1 shift differential

• Produce quality plastic wheels, lids, and small components for trash cans
• Make necessary adjustments to injection molding equipment to keep it within allowable specification
• Set up injection/blow molding tool and molds, sample/production molds, set-up machine operating parameters to process parts to specifications and connect all water as needed (chilled and tower water)
• Start-up and troubleshoot problems at the press, inspect sample parts for accuracy, remove molds from the press, stage for disassembly, work with production teams to meet demand and continuous process improvement.
• Connect hydraulics for mold knock out pins, (repair/replace) as necessary
• Connect pneumatic lines to molds (repair/replace) as necessary
• Connect mold heaters and mold thermocouple cables
• Make resin color changes on machines as necessary
• Assist the Shift Supervisor in training and directing of Packer/Inspectors to achieve quality production.
• Enter end of shift production/downtime and quality information as required
• Monitor IQMS system
• Report any unsafe or out of specification equipment in a timely manner
• In conjunction with Maintenance, diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot and investigate any issues with machinery during production. (i.e., production of out of specification parts)
• Responsible for the reduction of waste/scrap rates in mold change process
• Notify appropriate associates of scrap issues in a timely manner
• Evaluate mold change schedule to meet production requirements, and communicate/coordinate plant resources involved in job change and scheduling processes
• Conduct preventative maintenance while tools are in machines
• Adjust machine parameters as needed for order specifications with minimal flash while ensuring safety rules are followed.
• When not actually working with machinery the Process Technician has the same responsibilities as Material Handlers (see Material Handler job description)
• Relieve Material Handlers during breaks.

• Forklift certification is required and can be obtained on-site.
• 3-5 years Injection and/or blow molding experience
• 1-3 years robotics experience
• Experience in working with robotics, conveyors, sprue pickers
• Experience with {McGuire} blenders
• Experience in processing of HDPE

• Knowledge of blow molding and/or injection molding.
• Knowledge of mold change set-up
• Ability to perform duties independently with little supervision.
• Knowledge of valve gate Injection molding
• Knowledge of hot stamping set-up