Molding Process Technician

Protech Staffing Solutions•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Our customer is searching for a Process Technician ! Summary Process Technicians perform various manufacturing jobs related to the Injection Molding Production area. A successful technician possesses the ability to operate production machines and auxiliary equipment, and set-up molding machines for production runs as needed. Candidates for this position require an ability to self-direct their work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
7-10 years of plastic injection molding experience.
Prior experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and use a scientific approach to processing with injection molding machines in order to optimize processes and achieve the highest quality part.
Provide ownership and input of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction of defects, overall process improvement, and/or the reduction of downtime.
Set-up the operation of injection molding presses to mold products from thermoplastic materials.
Safely and efficiently install dies in machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools.
Operate overhead crane/hoist to correctly remove and install molds.
Read water diagrams and water molds accordingly.
Document all process changes.
Load the correct molding process into the molding machine when available and work alone and with others in the department to generate a solid process when necessary.
Mix thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments in mixing machine, according to formula.
Modify existing robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts.
Communicate and translate what is happening from a molding point of view to operators, engineers, and management.
Evaluate parts for quality based on established criteria.
Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems; observe specific parts of equipment and materials in process to determine or analyze the cause of machine malfunctions.