Production Technician ; 2nd Shift

JOB TITLE:

PROCESS TECHNICIAN II

REPORTS TO:

SHIFT SUPERVISOR
DIRECT REPORTS: NONE
EMPLOYMENT:
Full Time
- Non Exempt
- Hourly Role
This is highly independent and responsible position reporting to the Shift Supervisor. A Process Technician II will serve as a very robust technician on injection molding machines, auxiliary and processing equipment.
Strong Trouble Shooting Skills Required In This Position.
A Process Technician II is responsible for mold changes, F/A submissions, set-ups & process troubleshooting on the assigned shift. This position will communicate processing and troubleshooting issues on the shift with Shift Supervisor.
A Process Technician II position provides hands‑on technical support to the Shift Supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, start and process shoot injection molding machines in accordance with standard work.
• Ensure all secondary equipment is set up and running accurately.
• Diagnose production problems and make adjustments.
• Document changes to cycles and job log during set up/start up and production run.
• Communicate and repair all details of the malfunction of equipment or tooling to the Shift Supervisor
• Complete TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) on assigned presses.
• Complete all documentation pertaining to injection molding machine set up and tool cleaning/prepping.
• Ensure molds are cleaned/prepped and tagged/staged properly per standard work.
• Assist operator Teams with operating problems.
• Assisting in training Process Technician I's as needed.
• Helping Material Handlers with troubleshooting feed problems.
• Use strong problem‑solving skills to trouble shoot molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Determines the root cause of machine alarms. Make all necessary adjustments and recommendations for tool or machine repair.
• Assist in all validations and tool approvals for their assigned shift.
• Ensures all standard cycle times are met.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the setup and adjustments of tooling, machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a safe working environment. Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
• Communicate best practice to other team members and shifts.
• Other projects and tasks assigned.

• 5+ Years experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician in an Injection Molding Facility. Machines from 10-1000T.
• Experience in medical molding operations and robots.
• Must provide own tools.
• Minimize equipment down‑time.
• Leadership and training experience preferred. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Knowledge of plastic processing variables and decoupled molding
• Experience in process troubleshooting, and root cause identification are key components of this position.
• Familiarity with clean room operations.
• Ability to start & troubleshoot molding machines and robots.
• Should have good mechanical aptitude, be able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced work environment and have general knowledge of hand tools.
• Capable of reading and understanding blueprints.
• Must be willing to work off shift and overtime.
• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.