Process Technician

Process Technician II

The Process Technician II performs all the mold set-up functions for production's needs within the department. This would include but not be limited to: setting molds in plastic injection molding machines with all related connections and hook-ups, processing set-ups, testing dials and controls, performing general service duties and custodial/clean-up on equipment and for the department as necessary. Troubleshoots problems with mold operations, performs minor mold maintenance/repair, assists Process Technician with machine and equipment related problems.

Responsibilities:

• Line clearances – remove all parts/items from a work center or cell to prepare for a different part/product/color/tool.
• Mold removal – removal of a tool/mold either by whole or by half for the purpose of job change, repair, or other needs.
• Mold installation – install a tool/mold either by whole or by half for the purpose of job change or other needs. Including correctly installing water, air, and electric serves.
• Remove and install IMC (in-mold closers)
• Machine controls/operation – be able to manipulate, set up, calibrate, move, machine functions – such as: open, close, clamp unit, move machine injection unit, move cores, ejectors as needed for specific molds.
• Communication – must be able to update various time sheets, changeover paperwork, and communication boards as directed.
• Move molds – must be able to move molds, by whole or by half, using a forklift or crane to and from machines and storage areas.
• Collaborate – must be able to work as a team with the PT Level 1 during changeovers. Training and mentoring as needed.
• Machine Dry-cycling – must be able to "test" machine for proper operation.
• Shutdowns – must be able to safely and properly stop a machine for the purpose of changeover and other reasons as directed.
• Re-starts – must be able to restart machines that have already been cycled in and approved.
• Purging – must have a basic understanding of plastic flow/behavior/processing to safely purge molding machines.
• Cleaning – must be able to follow platen cleaning procedures during MC assessing bolt ware and be able to identify and mark bad platen bolt holes for PM team.

Required Skills / Attitudes:

• High school education or higher
• An ability to read and write. Must be able to follow verbal as well as written instructions and measure accurately.
• At least 2 years experience in the set-up of molds on plastic injection machines or experience equivalent and driving a forklift. Must have a current valid Driver's License. Processing operation of molding equipment and robots
• Moderate. Performs duties with moderate supervision, makes some independent judgments when setting/removing molds. Also, utilizes independent judgments when assisting or filling in for process technician, taking inventory.
• Follow regulatory, company and departmental procedures implicitly. In the execution of their job functions, Mold Setter personnel must focus on the quality aspect of their activities. Each assigned activity has at least an indirect if not direct impact on the profitability of the department. Doing the job right the first time and in a timely manner is important to meeting management expectations.

Physical Requirements:

Routinely lifts 25-75 lbs. Requires lifting of heavy items; job requires being on feet most of the shift, bends, twists, stoops, walks, lifts and extensively uses hands, wrists and shoulders, legs, waist, and back, uses hand/eye coordination to set/move mold, drive forklifts; has to work with and around heat and dusts; must be able to climb and work comfortably at heights, in tight places and uncomfortable positions.

Must be able to exert enough pressure to securely tighten mold bolts, connections, and hook-ups.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Monitor and verify activities to ensure that finished goods and raw materials coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards.
• Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures and data documented correctly at all times.
• Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured product to Quality.

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