Blow Mold Process Technician

Prysmian•Rockwall, TX

1d•$22 - $34

About The Position

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up and correctly processing machines and equipment to meet daily production schedules and productivity goals. The role also performs preventive maintenance and supports 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 support equipment, monitors production and scrap, completes process and shift records, and identifies and addresses issues affecting quality, safety, and efficiency.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related plastics molding, processing, and maintenance experience is preferred.
Experience with machine startup and shutdown and knowledge of basic machine functions.
Basic data-entry skills.
Good mechanical skills.
Knowledge of material-handling systems.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to speak, read, 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 analytical 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; 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 operating 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 work according to approved procedures and prioritize activities to meet production needs and predetermined goals.
Monitor process scrap and make changes to address its root causes.
Maintain housekeeping in the assigned work area according to 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, and materials that affect production quality or efficiency.
Recommend process, practice, equipment, performance, and operational efficiency improvements to engineering.
Inspect machines hourly to ensure acceptable part quality and prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable 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 when necessary.
Communicate shift performance and scrap information to incoming team members.
Promptly correct or remove workplace hazards.
Perform other duties assigned by management.