Process Technician

Klein Tools•Mansfield, TX

19d

About The Position

Klein Tools is seeking a Process Technician to manage all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. This is a second-shift role, scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $31 to $36. The position is eligible for competitive benefits supporting the employee and their family as part of Klein Tools Inc.'s total rewards package. Compensation may be influenced by skills, experience, and location. The technician directs production schedule execution, performs mold and material changes, looks for cycle-time reductions, and works to ensure product quality and conformity. The role also works with Engineering on current and new molds, alternative-material sampling, and new-product sampling; verifies production and inspection documentation; and prepares auxiliary equipment for production startup. The role may involve exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker. Occasional physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, handling tools or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and communicating. The employee may occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds and may push or pull assisted weight for up to two hours per day. Lifting up to 35 pounds may be required for up to two hours per day. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of relevant work experience.
Experience setting up and operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including robots.
Experience diagnosing process issues, making minor repairs, controlling quality, and maintaining high machine uptime.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to read measuring devices such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and Acu-Gauges.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Nice To Haves

Master Molder certification.

Responsibilities

Perform injection molding setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and workflow activities.
Direct and monitor production schedule execution and perform mold and material changes as dictated by the schedule.
Identify and create cycle-time reductions where possible.
Troubleshoot processes, set tooling and materials, inspect parts, and perform other functions to ensure product conformity and quality.
Work with Engineering on current and new molds, alternative-material sampling, and new-product sampling.
Verify startup and in-process product inspection sheets, process-monitoring logs, and changeover checklists.
Prepare and set up production support equipment as needed before startup.
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of the work.