Process Technician | D Shift

About the Organization

Solidify Manufacturing defies the status quo as a domestic contract manufacturing partner that exceeds expectations on quality, delivery, and price – every time. Willing to invest in the resources needed to streamline efficiency and drive down cost, we are committed to setting up each program for success by creating the optimal combination of process, environment, and technology.

With expertise across a wide range of capabilities, including injection molding, blow molding, and thermoset molding, we bring a holistic perspective to manufacture high‑quality parts across many applications. Our 80/20 focus helps us to produce the greatest sustainable value for our customers. We want to crush the competition and be the best contract manufacturing partner on those jobs where we drive the greatest impact with our decidedly better high‑volume molding efficiencies.

The Process Technician is responsible for the setup to shut down of production cells and for ensuring efficient and safe operation of equipment throughout the run to maximize quality and productivity.

• Promotes safe working behaviors and complies with all safe work requirements
• Promotes and maintains an organized work area (5S) to include workstations, equipment, walkways, etc.
• Reads and complies with work instructions, set up sheets, checklists and all QMS requirements
• Performs daily setups, startups, shut downs, pulls and end‑of‑run line clearance of machines, related equipment and materials in home value stream/production process
• Troubleshoots presses, equipment, molding process, and cycles as required
• Initiates BOM and ECO changes as required to update Set Up Instructions, Cycle Sheets, Operator Instructions, etc.
• Identifies, documents, and troubleshoots press/tooling problems and creates an MWO/TWO when necessary
• Inputs and utilizes data in ERP/Real‑Time system for maximum efficiency of presses and equipment
• Writes programs, troubleshoots, and makes adjustments to robots in the department
• Sets up and runs sample jobs as needed per NPL workbook and D3
• Trains other department personnel as directed by Supervisor
• Backs up for Material Handler
• Delivers improvements and root‑cause corrections using standard tools and communications
• Utilizes A3 project methodology where applicable
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated processing or mechanical experience (Required)
• High School diploma/GED (Preferred)
• 3+ years of molding Set‑Up Technician or equivalent experience
• Efficient in Microsoft Suite products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Familiar with many types of resins, resin properties and processing
• Familiar with Decoupled 3 Molding and creating press sequence for Arburg and Engel IMMs
• Has completed Set‑Up checklist in home value stream/production process
• Has completed Paulson training or equivalent
• Completion of Plastics Engineering Technology degree (HCTC) or 5+ years as Set‑Up Technician
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and overhead cranes
• Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead/implement improvement projects and root‑cause corrective actions
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.