Blow Mold Process Technician

Prysmian Group•Rockwall, TX

10h

About The Position

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up and correctly processing machines and equipment to meet the daily production schedule and productivity goals. The role also includes preventive maintenance and support for manufacturing activities to ensure parts are produced effectively, safely, and to the required quality standards. The technician operates and maintains high-volume molding machines and related material-handling, finishing, and assembly equipment, monitors production and scrap, and resolves issues that affect production quality and efficiency. This position is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; handling, grasping, and manipulating materials and tools; and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. The listed pay range is $22–$34 per hour.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of related plastics molding, processing, and maintenance experience is preferred.
Experience with machine start-up and shutdown.
Knowledge of basic machine functions.
Basic data-entry skills.
Good mechanical skills.
Knowledge of material-handling systems.
High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Ability to speak, read and comprehend, and write in English.
Understand and follow departmental safety rules.
Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ISO sections pertaining to the position.
Problem-solving and analysis skills.
Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and complex mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate material-handling, molding, finishing, and assembly equipment, including mold setups and cutter adjustments.
Perform mold changes and machine adjustments, and start up and shut down molding machines.
Use a forklift to perform mold changes and organize molds.
Complete daily process records needed to control and maintain machine running conditions.
Conduct minor repairs and change inserts as necessary.
Operate, repair, and maintain high-volume molding machines.
Monitor production quantities for color changes, mold changes, and product completions.
Carry out activities within approved procedures and prioritize work to meet production needs and established goals.
Monitor process scrap and make changes to address its root causes.
Maintain housekeeping in the assigned work area in accordance with 5S standards.
Promote and maintain safety, quality, and environmental awareness and requirements in the area of responsibility.
Identify and resolve issues involving equipment, machines, personnel, processes, training, or materials that affect production quality and efficiency.
Recommend process, practice, equipment, performance, and operational efficiency improvements to engineering.
Inspect machines hourly to ensure acceptable part quality and prevent large-scale production of defective parts.
Accurately report shift performance, including safety, quality, labor hours, production tickets, scrap, and first-part approvals.
Troubleshoot support equipment, including grinders, blenders, hopper loaders, and chillers.
Inform the Production Lead of events affecting production flow, as necessary.
Communicate shift performance and scrap information to incoming team members.
Promptly correct or remove workplace hazards.
Perform other duties assigned by management.