Process Tech I

Milwaukee Tool•Cookeville, TN

About The Position

The Process Technician supports injection molding operations by assisting with machine setups, monitoring production processes, and helping ensure the 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 position requires following safety procedures, maintaining production and process records, and working with production teammates to meet floor needs. Work may involve manual and power equipment, mold and material changes, and responding to changing priorities and equipment issues.

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 will provide training.
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 in a greasy manufacturing environment and wear required PPE in certain work cells.

Responsibilities

Follow safety processes and procedures, and promptly escalate safety concerns or issues.
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 process problems.
Collect and move recyclable materials to designated holding areas.
Maintain process documentation and production records.
Follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures.
Maintain the work area, including mold storage, secondary equipment storage, and the mold crib, according to 6S facility standards.
Work proactively with team members to meet production-floor needs.
Work overtime with advanced or little notice.
Perform other duties as assigned.