Process Technician-WEEKEND ONLY

Geiger Automotive USA•Suwanee, GA

2d•$30 - $32

About The Position

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up, modifying, and maintaining process parameters for one-shot and two-shot injection molding processes. The role troubleshoots injection molding and automation issues affecting quality, performance, and productivity, while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safe work practices. It also supports quality assurance, cost effectiveness, timely monitoring of measuring equipment, and compliance with company processes and procedures. The technician performs equipment setup, startup, diagnosis, adjustments, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on production equipment, molds, tools, and auxiliary or secondary equipment. The role supports continuous improvement and 5S activities, documents production and quality information, helps identify and rework non-conforming product, and serves as a technical resource and mentor for team members. Additional duties may be assigned by plant leadership.

Requirements

Three years of experience setting up and troubleshooting plastic injection molding processes, including issues such as flash and short shots.
Five to seven years of maintenance or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Three to five years of process technician experience.
Experience performing preventive maintenance on production molds, including mold cleaning, minor mold and machine maintenance, and proper tool greasing.
Ability to program and troubleshoot 3-axis robots and automation systems.
Team-oriented and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Injection Mold Set Up apprenticeship.
Experience with two-shot molding or overmolding.
Injection molding and high-speed assembly or packaging experience.
Lean manufacturing culture orientation.

Responsibilities

Set up, start up, diagnose, and troubleshoot injection molding presses, auxiliary equipment, and secondary production equipment, prioritizing safety and quality.
Adjust machines within allowable parameters and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on production equipment, molds, tools, and peripheral equipment on assigned lines.
Monitor measuring equipment in a cost-oriented, quality-oriented, and timely manner.
Maintain process parameters for one-shot and two-shot injection molding processes.
Identify and recommend improvements and support continuous improvement activities, working with plant leadership, setup, and maintenance teams to implement changes.
Sustain the 5S program in production cells, support team members, and report recurring variation to leadership.
Ensure adherence to customer specifications and accurately document downtime, production, scrap, repairs, process deviations, and related records.
Mentor and provide technical support to team members and new employees learning technical functions.
Assist in identifying non-conforming product and reworking it as necessary.
Follow safety policies, proactively support the safety of coworkers, and help maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness and comply with applicable processes and procedures in the IMH.
Assist with other team members' duties, including break coverage, and perform other support work as requested by plant leadership.