Process Technician

The Process Technician is responsible for the daily performance of the manufacturing floor. This includes verification of setup, tooling, process, material and visual acceptance of all jobs starting and in process. The Process Tech will help maintain a safe and clean working environment. They will also help continuous improvement with problem solving for tooling, containment, and workflow efficiency.

• Ensure job is set up as documented to replicate the documented master process.
• Inspect condition of mold temperature control lines to ensure safe operation.
• Replicate the Master Process and verify the process outputs are within the limits defined in the Master. Document that the process running replicates the Master making parts per the quality specifications.
• Complete all required start-up documentation completely and accurately.
• Count and enter startup scrap into IQMS.
• Ensure part containment is robust to eliminate loss of parts or contaminated parts.
• Set alarm and quality limits per Master process.
• Set molding process per documented process sheets.
• Respond to machine alarms as they occur using a troubleshooting mindset to identify alarm root cause and return process to the master. Ensure all non-conforming parts are captured and reported as scrap.
• Write-up equipment or tool maintenance as required.
• Recommend equipment and process improvements to increase efficiency, decrease down time, improve safety, or reduce costs.
• Recommend tool engineering changes to enhance part quality, tool performance and/or productivity.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Follow company safety policies and special equipment safety practices as needed.
• Assist or replace other team members as needed to ensure production schedule is maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and experience of plastics processing and equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Computer literate with IQMS and File Maker Pro.

Reports to:

Manufacturing Manager
Work Environment:
Production Floor

Physical Requirements:

Stand eight hours per day, able to lift 30 lbs., manual dexterity; good eyesight.
Educational Requirement:
High School Diploma

Job Description Approved By:
Rick Sacheli
Approval Date:
Aug. 3, 2023