Process Technician

Job Description

Summary:

Our client is a leading plastics extrusion company that utilizes the latest materials and techniques to develop custom solutions to their clients in various industries. They are looking to add a Process Technician to their team. In this role this person would be responsible for troubleshooting molding process and tooling, repairing fixtures and secondary equipment, and mold/fixture preventative maintenance..

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Production Shift Supervisors to evaluate, train, and develop the Operators in the operation of the molding machines.

Establish standards and develop process sheets for mold tooling.

Configure and setup production molds while processing new and existing production runs.

Complete mold changes, including both new and existing molds

Complete setups in accordance with production schedules including the setup of the injection press and any auxiliary equipment.

Evaluate mold change and setup time reductions, while maintaining part quality.

Optimize cycle time and perform set-up, start-up and change overs.

Responsible for ensuring that the quality/integrity of the mold is not compromised during the job setup process.

Responsible for adhering to the part process and machine process sheets during mold setting

Responsible for checking material moisture content before job start-up.

Responsible for documenting any changes in process required to meet part quality standards

Responsible for notifying the Process Engineer regarding any and all changes in job setup process.

Qualifications

3 or more years “hands-on” processing and troubleshooting injection molding equipment.

Mold design best practices experience is required.

Large part injection molding is ideal experience

Light maintenance experience is needed.

Full-time