Process Technician

Wastequip•Statesville, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician maintains and repairs the blow mold and/or injection mold machines during production. The Process Technician troubleshoots machinery, hot stamp machines and repairs/replaces mold parts during production. The Process Technician also assists the Supervisor in achieving production, quality, housekeeping, and safety goals.

Requirements

Forklift certification is required and can be obtained on-site.
3-5 years Injection and/or blow molding experience
1-3 years robotics experience
Experience in working with robotics, conveyors, sprue pickers
Experience with McGuire blenders
Experience in processing of HDPE
Knowledge of blow molding and/or injection molding.
Knowledge of mold change set-up
Ability to perform duties independently with little supervision.
Knowledge of valve gate Injection molding
Knowledge of hot stamping set-up
Knowledge of mold labeling.
Knowledge of robotics
Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, basic electrical concepts
Must be able to work with basic hand tools and able to use a multi-meter to check fuse
Able to process optimal conditions to achieve optimum cycles
Operate forklift to move and store molds and other equipment

Responsibilities

Produce quality plastic wheels, lids, and small components for trash cans
Make necessary adjustments to injection molding equipment to keep it within allowable specification
Set up injection/blow molding tool and molds, sample/production molds, set-up machine operating parameters to process parts to specifications and connect all water as needed (chilled and tower water)
Start-up and troubleshoot problems at the press, inspect sample parts for accuracy, remove molds from the press, stage for disassembly, work with production teams to meet demand and continuous process improvement.
Connect hydraulics for mold knock out pins, (repair/replace) as necessary
Connect pneumatic lines to molds (repair/replace) as necessary
Connect mold heaters and mold thermocouple cables
Make resin color changes on machines as necessary
Assist the Shift Supervisor in training and directing of Packer/Inspectors to achieve quality production.
Enter end of shift production/downtime and quality information as required
Monitor IQMS system
Report any unsafe or out of specification equipment in a timely manner
In conjunction with Maintenance, diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot and investigate any issues with machinery during production. (i.e., production of out of specification parts)
Responsible for the reduction of waste/scrap rates in mold change process
Notify appropriate associates of scrap issues in a timely manner
Evaluate mold change schedule to meet production requirements, and communicate/coordinate plant resources involved in job change and scheduling processes
Conduct preventative maintenance while tools are in machines
Adjust machine parameters as needed for order specifications with minimal flash while ensuring safety rules are followed.
When not actually working with machinery the Process Technician has the same responsibilities as Material Handlers (see Material Handler job description)
Relieve Material Handlers during breaks.