Process Technician

Farouk Systems Inc•Houston, TX

24d

About The Position

The Process Technician is responsible for blow and injection molding, assisting with decoration processes and installation, and performing equipment startup, troubleshooting, repairs, and changeovers in a fast-paced environment. The work schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The role maintains efficient equipment operation and quality production standards, completes preventive maintenance, and supports safe working practices and compliance with ISO, OSHA, and GMP standards. The technician maintains and repairs industrial manufacturing equipment and machinery, including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic, and mechanical systems, and documents repairs and related production records.

Requirements

At least 4 years of setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience in at least one of the following: stretch blow, extrusion blow, injection blow molding and support equipment, or screen printing equipment.
Setup experience must include complete mold/tooling changes and documentation of downtime, scrap, repairs, process deviations, and related records.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Strong background in hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, and electrical systems.
Experience with lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to work overtime as needed based on production and maintenance needs.
Ability to stand for 8 hours or more daily.
Ability to repeatedly lift or carry at least 25 pounds throughout the day.
Good hand/eye coordination and hand dexterity.
Ability to understand and carry out routine written and oral instructions.
Ability to interact with others professionally and efficiently.
Self-motivated and flexible when assignment schedules change.

Nice To Haves

Technical training.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Set up and start blow/injection molding presses, auxiliary equipment, and secondary production equipment; diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
Complete preventive maintenance requirements.
Perform mold changes and machine adjustments, and maintain molds.
Perform tasks needed to maintain efficient equipment operation and quality production standards.
Follow safe working practices and report accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage within the required time.
Maintain positive employee relations and comply with company policies and safety standards.
Communicate urgent items to a supervisor or manager immediately.
Maintain ISO, OSHA, and GMP standards.
Perform additional duties and projects as directed.
Maintain and repair industrial manufacturing equipment and machinery, including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic, and mechanical systems.
Analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and machinery.
Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment.
Work with equipment manufacturers and service technicians to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair CNC, robotic electronics, and controllers.
Dismantle defective machinery and equipment and install new or repaired parts according to specifications and blueprints.
Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment parts.
Install and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
Maintain records of repairs performed.
Train and instruct employees as necessary in work processes, machine and tool operation, and safety practices.
Attend required training sessions and team meetings.