Process Technician

Westlake•Shelby, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY The Process Technician is responsible for the start-up, shut down, and troubleshooting of the molding process during normal production runs. In addition, setting up injection molding machines and all related auxiliary equipment to allow the manufacture of product that meets or exceeds the established quality levels at the standard rates that have been established.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or an equivalent.
5 years of relevant industry experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

RJG molding philosophies, preferred
Master Molder training and mold cavity pressure sensors, preferred
Problem analysis and problem resolution ability.

Responsibilities

Assist with new mold samples, and assist in the creation of full documentation on all processing parameters.
Meets with the Shift Supervisor and other Process Technicians to discuss any and all issues relating to the shop floor.
Assists the Shift Supervisor to ensure the part quality is understood, standard production rates are maintained, and to ensure that only product that meets or exceeds quality criteria is packaged.
Assist die setters and material handlers as assigned to insure that the set-ups being performed are done properly, in a safe manner, as well as a timely manner.
Perform die setter responsibilities and support production activities to include mold and mechanical maintenance as directed.
Follow all departmental operational procedures relating to the set-up, operation, and shut down of jobs.
Perform special duties and or projects as assigned.
Operate the machine as needed
Document any and all process changes per internal procedures.
Document repairs as need on work orders requests for maintenance and tooling repairs as needed.
Able to act as an interim supervisor