Process Technician Level I

Job Summary:

Responsible for determining and implementing best manufacturing practices for current and future production related to set-up, start-up, processing, and maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

•    Maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers.

•    Set-up and start-up of injected molding machines.

•    Applies injection molding principles and molding theories to troubleshoot and process molding operations.

•    Performs mold and color changes on injection machines.

•    Works with Material Handlers and Machine Operators to make sure raw materials within the work cell are readily available.

•    Monitors machine operation for compliance to all ISO, health, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; analyze and lead continuous improvements.

•    Works with production management to review and organize production activities. 

•    Collaborates with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment and quality problems within molding cell.

•    Evaluates scrap reduction techniques within work cell.

•    Monitors and documents daily process conditions; logging changes and drafting detailed mold repair work information form sheets

•    Ensures safety, cleanliness, and organization of work area.

•    Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

•    Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem solving skills.

•    Basic understanding of molding and processing skills.

•    Ability to train new Mold Setters as needed.

•    Can successfully act as backup Mold Setter.

•    Good training and leadership skills; team oriented.

•    Successful completion of "Fundamentals of Injection Molding" Paulson Training.

•    Successful completion of “Technology of Injection Molding – Level 1 Module with Skill Builder Simulation” Paulson Training.

•    Successful completion of “Implementing Decoupled Molding” Paulson Training.

•    Successful completion of Forklift certification.

•    Successful completion of LOTO training.

•    Highly motivated.

•    Computer proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word.

•    Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions. 

•    Ability to work overtime as required.

•    Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings

Education and Experience:

•    High School Diploma or GED preferred.

•    1-2 years Injection Molding experience required (or prior external experience).

Physical Requirements:

•    Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.). 

•    Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

•    Requires manual dexterity.

•    Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.  

•    Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.