Process Technician

WESTERN INDUSTRIES PLASTIC PRODUCTS•Winfield, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician II is responsible for setting up, monitoring, and adjusting blow molding machines to produce high-quality plastic products according to specifications. The position ensures production runs meet customer requirements, safety standards, and company performance goals.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics and other instructions.
Ability to use small hand tools, power tools and other basic industrial equipment safely & effectively.
Forklift certification and experience required.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to perform physically demanding work in non-climate controlled environment.
High school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling preferred.
Strong knowledge of blow mold process, machine operation, and programming with ability to calibrate machines, review specifications, and verify conformance.
Experience in mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and control systems).
Advanced troubleshooting capabilities to identify and resolve product and process issues.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Follow work order instructions and production schedules.
Properly clean and prepare blow mold machines for new product runs, including loading programming and verifying settings when machine or tooling adjustments are conducted.
Calibrate programmer and “zero out” the machine to ensure accurate machine performance and measurements.
During the set-up process, will change or reset the mold.
Identify raw material requirements and coordinate with appropriate departments to load material.
Check material levels (color, regrind, and resin) throughout the shift, at each machine, against the work order; adjusting as needed.
Operate a forklift to transport and maintain appropriate material levels for shift production runs.
Troubleshoot production issues using root cause analysis and make necessary advanced machine and tooling adjustments to maintain production while meeting quality specifications.
Monitor and maintain cycle times, product weight, and regrind percentages.
Clear grinders, fill heads, and perform shift-change checks.