Process Technician (A Shift)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Scientific Molding RJG or Injection Molding course work.
• 2+ years of performing similar molding responsibilities (over 5 preferred) : set up mold, cycle time, programming -  with automotive molding experience preferred - but not required
• Technical experience in plastic injection molding
• Experience maintaining auxiliary equipment
• Setups and changeovers.
• Hands-on, fast-paced environment

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of process troubleshooting using scientific molding methods i.e. RJG is preferred
• Knowledge of auxiliary equipment - hydraulics, mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots.

Main Tasks:

• Setup and troubleshooting of injection molding machines
• Maintain flow and quality of parts being produced
• Communicate process changes with the team
• Prepare equipment for opening/shutdown ensuring heat and auxiliary equipment are properly adjusted
• Assist with installation of dies according to specs using clamps, bolts, and hand tools
• Set up and implement pre- and post-molding auxiliary equipment
• Set up new orders and get parts running to print.
• Responsible for changeovers and tooling cleanouts and storage and mold changes.   
• Set up new product runs and do trials.
• Startups and shut downs as well as troubleshooting.
• Continuous improvement in your area.
• Monitor the bottle production line and assure continuous flow of bottles throughout production.