Process Tech - Plastic Injection Molding 3rd shift

PSI Molded Plastics Indiana•Wolfeboro, NH

About The Position

The Process Tech sets and adjusts machine controls according to established process standards and ensures efficiency levels and cycle times are sustained throughout production. The role may adjust and document process changes as needed to maintain product conformity and quality standards. The technician assists with setup and maintenance of injection molding machines, tooling, and processes; supports preventative maintenance and repair of machines, screw assemblies, molds, and auxiliary equipment; and works with engineering to improve and debug processes, tooling, and new products. The role also assists with mold verification, mold changes, and job setups; troubleshoots production equipment; monitors mold and machinery performance; and drives improvements in setup time, scrap, and throughput. The Process Tech checks production-floor operations against schedules, reviews setup sheets and process parameters, performs process-control checks, and may diagnose and correct issues during setup and production. Once setup is complete and first-piece approvals are validated, the technician authorizes full production. The role prepares equipment-repair work orders, supports mold-performance improvements, and may assume Shift Lead/Manager responsibilities in their absence. Material handling and mold setting may be required when necessary. Stuck parts are not to be removed from molds unless approved by the Production Manager and/or Process Engineer; the toolroom is primarily responsible for removal. Any operation outside the established process requires Shift Lead/Manager sign-off, written notification to process engineers for validation, and a QA hold on all parts until engineering approval.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience within the plastics industry.
At least 3 years of injection molding processing experience.
Punctual and dependable.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Flexible and innovative in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Set and adjust machine controls according to established process standards.
Sustain production efficiency levels and cycle times, and document process changes as needed to uphold product conformity and quality standards.
Assist with setup and maintenance of injection molding machines, tooling, and processes.
Assist with preventative maintenance and repair of machines, injection molding screw assemblies, molds, and auxiliary equipment.
Collaborate with engineering to enhance and debug processes, tooling, and new products.
Assist with mold verification, mold changes, and job setups.
Drive process improvements, including setup-time reduction, scrap reduction, and increased throughput.
Troubleshoot injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
Verify production-floor operations comply with production schedule demands.
Review setup sheets and process parameters to ensure quality standards are upheld.
Diagnose and correct problems during setup and production runs when needed.
Monitor the performance of molds, machinery, and auxiliary equipment.
Authorize full production after setup is complete and first-piece approvals are validated.
Perform process-control checks to ensure the molding method complies with standards.
Prepare Equipment Repair work orders and drive initiatives to improve mold performance.
Assume Shift Lead/Manager responsibilities in their absence.
Assist with material handling and mold setting when necessary.
Run the machine to accept the process.
Obtain Shift Lead/Manager sign-off and notify process engineers in writing for validation when a mold is run outside the process; place all parts on QA hold until engineering approves the change.
Perform other duties as assigned.