Process Technician - Skilled in Injection Molding
About The Position
Process Technicians are responsible for supervising our injection molding machines, automation cells, robots, and auxiliary equipment. They manage start-up and shutdown procedures, monitor machine performance and parameters, and guarantee the production of high-quality parts. This role demands proficiency in machine operation, process optimization, automation, and quality control, with a strong emphasis on meticulous documentation and compliance. These efforts collectively support efficient production and uphold the superior quality standards essential to the injection molding process.
Requirements
- 5 years' experience as a Process Technician in the injection molding industry
- Experience with robot programs and part picking
- Experience injection mold functions: hot runners, cores, pneumatic gates
- Experience navigating injection molding machine controls and parameters
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Flexible and adaptable to changing environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in the schedule
- Demonstrates problem solving skills with the focus on root cause analysis
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automation systems and secondary operations is preferred
Responsibilities
- Machine Operations: Start up, restart, and shut down injection molding machines such as Krauss-Maffei, Engel, and JSW up to 3200T. Continuously monitor machines during operation to ensure smooth functioning.
- Process Optimization: Adjust and optimize process run specifications to improve efficiency and quality. Document all adjustments made to processes for future reference and standardization.
- Automation and Secondary Operations: Operate automation cells and secondary operation equipment, including vibration welders, hot plate welders, Fanuc robots, and assembly equipment. Create and modify robot programs for tasks such as part picking from molding machines using robots like Wittmann and Krauss-Maffei.
- Quality Control: Audit process parameters and auxiliary equipment to identify any inconsistencies or defects. Conduct quality audits to ensure that finished goods meet high-quality standards. Complete First Article Verification sign off during new work order start-ups to ensure initial quality standards are met.
- Documentation and Compliance: Complete all required process documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Participate in system audits to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Material and Color Changes: Perform material changes and color changes on injection molding machines as needed.
Benefits
- Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Security: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Optional Extras: Employee-paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits.
- Time Off: Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-paid Christmas shutdown.
- Unique Perks: Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets.
- Unique Perks: Locally sourced prize raffles.
- Unique Perks: Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
