Process Technician

Mold-Rite Plastics•Twinsburg, OH

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician II performs all the mold set-up functions for production’s needs within the department. This would include but not be limited to: setting molds in plastic injection molding machines with all related connections and hook-ups, processing set-ups, testing dials and controls, performing general service duties and custodial/clean-up on equipment and for the department as necessary. Troubleshoots problems with mold operations, performs minor mold maintenance/repair, assists Process Technician with machine and equipment related problems.

Requirements

High school education or higher
An ability to read and write. Must be able to follow verbal as well as written instructions and measure accurately.
At least 2 years experience in the set-up of molds on plastic injection machines or experience equivalent and driving a forklift.
Must have a current valid Driver’s License.
Processing operation of molding equipment and robots
Moderate. Performs duties with moderate supervision, makes some independent judgments when setting/removing molds. Also, utilizes independent judgments when assisting or filling in for process technician, taking inventory.
Follow regulatory, company and departmental procedures implicitly.
In the execution of their job functions, Mold Setter personnel must focus on the quality aspect of their activities.
Doing the job right the first time and in a timely manner is important to meeting management expectations.

Responsibilities

Line clearances – remove all parts/items from a work center or cell to prepare for a different part/product/color/tool.
Mold removal – removal of a tool/mold either by whole or by half for the purpose of job change, repair, or other needs.
Mold installation – install a tool/mold either by whole or by half for the purpose of job change or other needs. Including correctly installing water, air, and electric serves.
Remove and install IMC (in-mold closers)
Machine controls/operation – be able to manipulate, set up, calibrate, move, machine functions – such as: open, close, clamp unit, move machine injection unit, move cores, ejectors as needed for specific molds.
Communication – must be able to update various time sheets, changeover paperwork, and communication boards as directed.
Move molds – must be able to move molds, by whole or by half, using a forklift or crane to and from machines and storage areas.
Collaborate – must be able to work as a team with the PT Level 1 during changeovers. Training and mentoring as needed.
Machine Dry-cycling – must be able to “test” machine for proper operation.
Shutdowns – must be able to safely and properly stop a machine for the purpose of changeover and other reasons as directed.
Re-starts – must be able to restart machines that have already been cycled in and approved.
Purging – must have a basic understanding of plastic flow/behavior/processing to safely purge molding machines.
Cleaning – must be able to follow platen cleaning procedures during MC assessing bolt ware and be able to identify and mark bad platen bolt holes for PM team.