Process Technician

Geiger Automotive USA Inc•Suwanee, GA

8d•$30 - $32

About The Position

The Process Technician sets up, modifies, and maintains process parameters for one-shot and two-shot injection molding processes. The role troubleshoots injection molding and automation issues affecting quality, performance, and productivity, and maintains cleanliness, organization, and workplace safety standards. The position also monitors measuring equipment with attention to cost, quality, and timeliness; follows processes and procedures in the IMH; and supports quality assurance to improve product quality and cost effectiveness. The technician performs setup, startup, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of injection molding presses, auxiliary equipment, and secondary production equipment. They adjust machines within allowable parameters, conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on production equipment, molds, tools, and peripheral equipment, and support continuous improvement and 5S activities. The role includes documenting production and quality records, helping identify and rework non-conforming products, mentoring team members, and assisting with other team duties as requested by plant leadership. The listed shifts are 2nd shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, and 3rd shift, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM.

Requirements

Three years of experience with setups and troubleshooting issues such as flash and short shots in a plastic injection molding environment.
Experience with two-shot molding or overmolding.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on production molds, including mold cleaning, minor mold and machine maintenance, and proper greasing of tools.
Ability to perform programming functions and troubleshoot 3-axis robots and automation systems.
Five to seven years of maintenance or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Three to five years of process technician experience.
Team-oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to follow safety policies and maintain workplace cleanliness and organization.

Nice To Haves

Injection Mold Set Up apprenticeship is highly desirable.
Injection molding and high-speed assembly or packaging experience is preferred.
Orientation to a lean manufacturing culture.

Responsibilities

Monitor measuring equipment in a cost-oriented, quality-oriented, and timely manner.
Comply with processes and procedures found in the IMH.
Maintain cleanliness, tidiness, work safety, and environmental protection in the work area.
Direct and coordinate quality assurance issues to support improved quality and cost.
Set up, modify, and maintain process parameters for one-shot and two-shot injection molding processes.
Troubleshoot injection molding and automation processes for quality, performance, and productivity problems.
Set up, start up, diagnose, and troubleshoot injection molding presses, auxiliary equipment, and secondary production equipment, prioritizing safety and quality.
Make machine adjustments within allowable parameters and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on production equipment, molds, tools, and peripheral equipment on assigned lines.
Identify and recommend improvements and support continuous improvement activities, working with plant leadership, setup, and maintenance to implement improvements.
Sustain the 5S program in production cells, support team members, and report recurring variation to leadership.
Ensure adherence to customer specifications and accurately document downtime, production, scrap, repairs, and process deviations.
Mentor and provide technical support to team members and new employees learning technical functions.
Assist in identifying non-conforming product and reworking it as necessary.
Follow safety policies, participate proactively in the safety of others, and support a safe overall work environment.
Perform other support work as requested by plant leadership and assist other team members, including covering break times.