Process Technician Nights 7:30pm to 7:00am

American Plastics, LLC•Jefferson City, MO

17m•Onsite

About The Position

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Process Technician for our Simpsonville, SC location. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Eligible to work in the United States of America.
Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Authorize Background Check.
Must be able to work a 12-Hour Shift.
Knowledge of operating the following Injection molding machines a must, such as: Engel, Milacron, Battenfeld, UBE and HPM’s.
Organized, detail oriented, team player with a sense of urgency.
Resourceful, with ability to apply critical problem-solving skills.
Effective Communication Skills.
Applicant must have 2 plus years’ experience as a process tech in injection molding or similar process.
Follow departmental documentation procedures.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge with Wittman and Servpro Robots preferred.
5S and Lock Out Tag Out experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain standard cycle times and part quality.
Understand and communicate information provided within the job packet pertaining to specification sheet, standard routing, B.O.M.’s, scrap reports and quality requirements.
Identify all resins used in molding operation including regrind and the associated usage percentage.
Understand and operate the operator interface ‘CRT’ screen on computer-controlled presses, including all screens required to control the process.
Establish a new process, do mold sets, Robot Programming and start a machine based upon settings in Mold Books/QR Code.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of hot runner systems, Valve Gates, and standard sprue molds.
Troubleshoot issues on Injection Molding machines and Robots.
Other duties as assigned by Management.