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.