Process Tech Injection Molding - 2nd Shift

Full Time Phoenix, AZ, US

11 days ago Requisition

Position:
Process Technician 2nd Shift

Summary:

This position is responsible for molding plastic parts in accordance to company requirements and standards. This includes machine set-up, secondary equipment set-up and input process parameters. All associates are expected to perform all activities in a safe manner and to report any safety concerns or injuries immediately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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• Set-up the injection mold presses and install molds according to specifications
• Read specifications and set machine controls, regulating prescribed molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding time and pressure
• Provide input of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction of defects, overall process improvement and the reduction of downtime
• Inspect and evaluate parts for quality
• Communicate and translate what is happening from a molding standpoint to engineers and management
• Monitor and troubleshoot molding process; observe equipment and materials in process to analyze and determine cause of malfunctions
• Make adjustments to equipment to obtain desired results
• Responsible for machine start-ups
• First response to all machine, robot, thermolater and secondary equipment alarms
• Ensure machines and robots are running at optimum efficiency
• Responsible for the accurate completion of Process Verification
• Troubleshoot machine, mold and material problems
• Provide mold and fixture preventative maintenance
• Store and document molds and fixtures
• Change mold inserts (as equipment requires)
• Change secondary equipment inserts and nesting
• Diagnose (troubleshoot) secondary equipment problems
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with co-workers, employer, customers and suppliers
• Uphold a strong desire to learn new and changing technologies
• Perform activities in a safe manner
• Must know and properly use all aspects of the company LOTO program for an authorized employee
• Must possess a Cinova Medical issued forklift license.
• Must understand and be competent in all aspects of QS 9001 and ISO 13485 as it relates to the injection molding process and production activities
• Must have acceptable attendance record
• Ability to train subordinate(s)
• Must attend all mandatory company meetings and safety education sessions
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plastic Injection molding background with a minimum of three years of experience in plastics processing
• A high level of ability to troubleshoot processing problems and make adjustments to make good parts is a requirement
• Requires a strong background in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems and controls
• Ability to work independently and within a group using good judgment in decision making processes
• Ability to give proper and accurate instructions as well as receiving input
• Ability to multi-task, deliver and meet deadlines
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Effective oral and written communication with a wide variety of people
• Understand and follow work rules
• Reading, writing, and basic math functions, i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages
• Must be fully trained and perform the following duties efficiently within IQMS:
  • Task in and out
  • Verify the job has been downloaded
  • Enter start-up rejects
  • Production monitoring
  • Process Monitoring
  • Work Orders Monitoring
  • Production Scheduling Monitoring

Education/

Experience:

• High…