Process Technician

ZAH Group•Mansfield, TX

19d•$31 - $36

About The Position

Klein Tools is seeking a Process Technician to manage all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and workflow. The technician will support production schedules, improve cycle times, help ensure part conformity and quality, and work with Engineering on current and new molds and product sampling. The position is on second shift, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with an hourly range of $31 to $36. Compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, and location. The role may involve exposure to radio frequencies that could be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker; candidates with a pacemaker are advised to consult their doctor. Physical activities and demands include occasional standing, walking, sitting, handling tools or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving objects up to 35 pounds. Pushing or pulling assisted weight and lifting up to 35 pounds may each occur for up to two interruptive hours per day. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Klein Tools highlights quality, customer obsession, innovation, ownership, and teamwork, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 execution of the production schedule and make mold and/or material changes as required by the schedule.
Identify and implement cycle time reductions where possible.
Troubleshoot processes, set tooling and materials, inspect parts, and perform other functions to ensure part 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, including circulators, grinders, thermolators, hot runner controllers, material dryers, and material loaders.
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of the work.