Process Tech I

Milwaukee Tool•Cookeville, MT

About The Position

The Process Technician supports injection molding operations by assisting with machine setups, monitoring production processes, and helping ensure consistent manufacture of high-quality plastic components. The role focuses on safe and efficient production, troubleshooting support, waste reduction, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while developing technical skills in injection molding processes and equipment. The employee performs mold and equipment startup, shutdown, and basic setup activities; monitors production conditions; documents process and quality data; assists with mold and material changes; makes process adjustments; and helps address molding defects and equipment issues. The role also includes maintaining production documentation, organizing work areas to facility standards, supporting recyclable-material movement, and collaborating with team members to meet production needs. Overtime may be required with advanced or little notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Moderate proficiency in reading and communicating in English.
At least 2 years of specified Molding Technician experience.
At least 2 years of quality and/or troubleshooting experience in a molding environment.
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and electronics.
Forklift certification; Milwaukee Tool will provide training.
Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, production demands, and equipment issues while maintaining safety and quality standards and managing multiple tasks.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in supporting equipment performance and product quality.
Accountability for machine performance, product quality, safety, and work-area organization, including identifying and addressing issues through completion.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work independently or alongside a team and contribute positive energy.
Ability to provide honest, direct feedback and support transparency and accountability.
Initiative to identify process-improvement opportunities.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds.
Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours per shift.
Ability to frequently bend, crouch, twist, and reach.
Ability to work with required vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Ability to work in a greasy manufacturing environment and wear required personal protective equipment in certain work cells.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a safety-first mindset, follow safety procedures, and promptly escalate safety concerns.
Complete injection mold and related equipment startup, shutdown, and basic setup activities for sample and production runs.
Monitor machine gauges, pressures, temperatures, and production processes to ensure parts meet quality standards.
Perform routine process checks and document production data, including cycle times and part quality.
Work unsupervised with manual and/or power equipment and tools while performing multiple tasks.
Assist with mold changes and material changes as directed.
Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, and process deviations.
Make process adjustments to maintain product quality.
Support troubleshooting of molding defects and equipment issues to correct problematic processes.
Collect and move recyclable materials to designated holding areas.
Maintain process documentation and production records.
Follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures.
Maintain mold storage, secondary equipment storage, and the mold crib according to 6S facility standards without direction.
Work proactively with team members to meet production-floor needs.
Work overtime with advanced or little notice when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.