Process Technician - KTB

ZAH Group•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last. We are seeking a skilled Process Technician to join our team. You will be responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. You will direct and monitor the production schedule, perform mold and material changes, and ensure part conformity and quality through inspections and process adjustments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant work experience are required.
Experience setting up and operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including robots, is required.
Experience diagnosing process issues, making minor repairs, controlling quality, and maintaining high levels of uptime on machines.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Ability to read measuring devices, i.e. micrometer, vernier calipers, Acu-Gauge, etc.
Ability to read and interpret blue prints.

Nice To Haves

Master Molder certification preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of the injection molding process to include, set-up, start up and shut down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and work flow.
Direct and monitor the execution of the production schedule as well as performing mold and/or material changes as dictated by the schedule. Create cycle time reductions where possible.
Perform process troubleshooting, tooling setting, material setting, part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality.
Work with Engineering on current and new molds for alternative material sampling and new product sampling.
Verify documents, including start up and in process product inspection sheets, process monitoring log, changeover check list.
Prepare and set up support equipment (i.e. circulators, grinders, thermolator, hot runner controller, material dryer and material loader, etc.) as needed in the production area prior to start up.
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.