Process Technician - Injection molding

Responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process including, but not limited to, set-up and tear down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and work flow.

Working with production personnel and Quality to ensure molded components meet requirements, adjusting as required.

Providing molded components in a timely manner to ensure production schedules are met.

Working with outside vendors to develop tooling and fixtures that result in the manufacturing of high quality products.

Managing raw molding materials in a way that ensures traceability and prevents contamination.

Generating documentation on molding runs that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility.

Working with Quality, and Manufacturing Departments during concept, prototyping, and release of new products.

Following established procedures to maintain a clean and organized environment.

Drafting and performing mold validations.

Other assignments as requested.

Assure all safety and housekeeping procedures are followed.

Report all quality and scrap issues to appropriate Supervisor / Manager as soon as possible.

Contact Maintenance for applicable equipment issues / non-conformances.

Monitor product quality and process control parameters per operating instructions and control plans - adjust and document as required.

Waste handling of process waste as required.

Facilitate communication between other Technicians regarding process improvements and troubleshooting activities.

Qualifications:

High school diploma.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in injection molding.

Candidate must have good organizational skills.

Candidate must be proactive and show initiative in taking on and completing injection molding projects.

Candidate must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated examples of monitoring a process and adjusting as necessary to maintain a specific product quality.

Willingness to work required hours overtime, weekend work and early morning startups is likely.

Demonstrated ability to determine root cause and implement actions to correct them.

Self-motivated in diagnosing and solving problems to improve efficiency.

Experience with basic safety processes and how to work safely around automated equipment.

Experience and understanding of automotive quality requirements for interior products would be very helpful.

Strong analytical skills.

Ability to troubleshoot product quality/process issues, interpret data and problem solve.

Basic computer skills with general understanding of software programs (Windows, Micro Soft Word, Micro Soft Excel, etc.).

Six Sigma Green Belt Training and or Kepner Trego Training a plus