Process Technician I

Milwaukee Tool•Cookeville, TN

About The Position

The Process Technician supports injection molding operations by assisting with machine setups, monitoring production processes, and helping ensure consistent production of high-quality plastic components. The role focuses on safe and efficient production, troubleshooting support, waste reduction, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while developing technical skills in injection molding processes and equipment. The employee performs machine and equipment startup, shutdown, and basic setup for sample and production runs; monitors molding conditions and production; performs process checks and documents production data; assists with mold and material changes; and makes process adjustments to maintain product quality. The role also includes reporting quality or equipment concerns, supporting troubleshooting, moving recyclable materials, maintaining production records, following work instructions, and keeping work areas organized to facility standards. The position requires working independently and with team members, including the ability to work overtime with advanced or little notice. Working conditions may include frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds; prolonged standing or walking for up to 12 hours per shift; frequent bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching; exposure to a greasy manufacturing environment; and wearing required PPE in certain work cells.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Moderate proficiency in reading and communicating in English.
At least 2 years of specified Molding Technician experience.
At least 2 years of quality and/or troubleshooting experience in a molding environment.
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and electronics.
Forklift certification; Milwaukee Tool will provide training.
Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, production demands, and equipment issues while managing multiple tasks safely and meeting quality standards.
Attention to detail and accuracy to support equipment efficiency and product quality.
Accountability for machine performance, product quality, safety, and work-area organization.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work independently and alongside a team.
Ability to provide honest, direct feedback and identify process improvement opportunities.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds.
Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours per shift and frequently bend, crouch, twist, and reach.
Ability to meet the role’s vision requirements, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Ability to work in a greasy manufacturing environment and wear required PPE in certain work cells.
Ability to work overtime with advanced or little notice.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a safety-first mindset, follow safety procedures, and promptly escalate safety concerns.
Complete injection mold and related equipment startup, shutdown, and basic setup activities for sample and production runs.
Monitor machine gauges, pressures, temperatures, and production processes to ensure parts meet quality standards.
Perform routine process checks and document production data, including cycle times and part quality.
Work unsupervised with manual and/or power equipment and tools while performing multiple tasks.
Assist with mold changes and material changes as directed.
Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, and process deviations.
Make process adjustments to maintain product quality.
Support troubleshooting of molding defects and equipment issues to correct problem processes.
Collect and move recyclable materials to designated holding areas.
Maintain process documentation and production records.
Follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures.
Maintain work areas, including mold storage, secondary equipment storage, and the mold crib, in accordance with facility 6S standards.
Work proactively with team members to meet production-floor needs.
Work overtime with advanced or little notice.
Perform other duties as assigned.