Process Technician Nights 7:30p to 7am

American Plastics, LLC • Jefferson City, MO

35d • 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 Jefferson City, MO 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
• Be able to understand and communicate the information provided within the job packet pertaining to specification sheet, standard routing, B.O.M.’s, scrap reports and quality requirements
• Be able to identify all resins used in molding operation including regrind and the associated usage percentage
• Must understand and operate the operator interface ‘CRT’ screen on computer-controlled presses, including all screens required to control the process
• Must be able to 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
• Trouble shoot issues on Injection Molding machines and Robots.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees