Process Technician
About The Position
Responsible for injection mold changes, startup of new jobs, troubleshooting and resolving process problems, and optimizing machine cycles. The role involves performing the startup and processing of jobs, pulling and setting molds, and verifying process parameters for product specifications. The technician will troubleshoot and remedy solutions that do not meet specifications, non-conformities, and material issues, and ensure proper end-of-run process clearances. Robot setup may be required at certain locations. The technician must verify machines are operating according to standard cycles, allowable scrap, work instructions, and quality plans, and maintain proper housekeeping. Following all established Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures, and safety practices is essential. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/general education degree (GED)
- 3 years plastic injection process technician experience or RJG Master Molder Certificate.
- Read and interpret documents, i.e. blueprints, drawings, operating instructions, workorders, and procedural manuals.
- Math comprehension to add, subtract and multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
- Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.
- Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations).
Nice To Haves
- Forklift and crane experience preferred and/or able to obtain certifications within 30-days.
Responsibilities
- Performs the startup and processing of jobs.
- Accountable for pulling and setting molds.
- Verify process parameters for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances and maintain equipment to established criteria.
- Process, troubleshoot and remedy solutions that do not meet specifications, non-conformities, and material issues.
- Responsible for ensuring that the end of run process clearances have correctly taken place.
- Robot set up (at certain locations).
- Verify machines are operating according to standard cycles, allowable scrap, work instructions and quality plan.
- Ensure proper housekeeping.
- Responsible for following all established Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
