Process Technician - Night Shift

Job Description

Description:

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Process Technician for our Jefferson City, MO. This position will report to the Process Coordinator.

Night Shift - 7pm-7am; 12 HR shift 2-2-3 schedule

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain standard cycle times and part quality

Be able to understand and communicate the information provided within the job packet pertaining to specification sheet, standard routing, B.O.M.’s, scrap reports and quality requirements

Be able to identify all resins used in molding operation including regrind and the associated usage percentage

Must understand and operate the operator interface ‘CRT’ screen on computer-controlled presses, including all screens required to control the process

Must be able to establish a new process, do mold sets, Robot Programming and start a machine based upon settings in Mold Books/QR Code.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of hot runner systems, Valve Gates, and standard sprue molds

Trouble shoot issues on Injection Molding machines and Robots.

Other duties as assigned by Management

Fixed Schedule:

All (4) shifts A, B, C, D are scheduled on a 2/2/3. This schedule gives you a 3-day weekend every other week! The schedule pattern consists of four 12-Hour shifts who work two days in a row, get two days off and then work another three days, which results in only 14 working days each month!Requirements:

At least 18 years of age

Eligible to work in the United States of America

Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Authorize Background Check

Must be able to work a 12-Hour Shift

Knowledge of operating the following Injection molding machines a must, such as:

Engel, Milacron, Battenfeld, UBE and HPM’s

Knowledge with Wittman and Servpro Robots preferred.

Organized, detail oriented, team player with a sense of urgency

Resourceful, with ability to apply critical problem-solving skills

Effective Communication Skills

Follow departmental documentation procedures

5S and Lock Out Tag Out experience preferred

Benefits:

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.

Full-time