Process Technician - 3rd shift

IDEX•Crawfordsville, IN

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. DESCRIPTION: Read, write and use process Setup Sheets to mold quality parts to specific print specification. Troubleshoot and correct any plastic injection mold processing problems.

Requirements

Must have good attitude and be a team player
Must be able to work independently and follow directions
Ability to make sound decisions
Must have good attendance
Must be willing to work overtime
Must have basic computer skills such as Excel, Access, and Email
Must be able to comprehend simple and moderately complex instructions
Adhere to all Safety Procedures
The ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, crouch and climb to various heights
The ability to wear a safety harness and any other fall protection required
The ability to lift up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with hand tools
Demonstrated experience performing basic electrical wiring
Two years injection molding processing experience
One year of Injection Molding setup of Mold bases and extremities
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Must meet all requirements of a Molding Technician
Read, write and use process Setup Sheets
Ensure setup and parameters of Injection Molding Machines, Inco Heaters, DME Heaters, Barrels, Screws, etc. are all in working condition and set to proper specification to make quality parts
Detect any manual machine malfunctions or product defects, adjusting parameters as necessary
Complete first-off-last-off documents
Ensure all auxiliary equipment is set to the correct settings per the baselines and troubleshoot and correct any plastic injection mold processing problems.
Maintain best operating parameters for the scheduled tool and make any adjustments.
Follow proper deviation process if parameters adjusted outside tolerance.
Monitor tool cleanliness and ensure tool cleaning is conducted as required.
Ability to perform startup and shutdown of injection molding machines and diagnose any issues that arise during the process
Follow all work instructions
Maintain good and continuous communication with Supervisor and Molding Technician.
Be a positive and productive contributor to the team.
Actively monitor molding injection presses to ensure machines stay running to full capacity during scheduled operation and making good quality products
Identify opportunities for any process improvements
Other duties as assigned