Process Technician

WESTERN INDUSTRIES PLASTIC PRODUCTS•Winfield, KS

62d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician sets up, monitors, and adjusts blow molding machines to produce high-quality plastic products according to specifications. The role ensures production runs meet customer requirements, safety standards, and company performance goals. This is a full-time position at Western Industries Plastic Products in Winfield, Kansas, with second- and third-shift openings. Weekend work and overtime may be needed. Pay is $19.00–$30.00, based on experience. The technician follows work orders and production schedules; prepares blow molding machines for new runs; loads programming and verifies settings after machine or tooling adjustments; calibrates the programmer and zeros out machines; and changes or resets molds during setup. The role also involves coordinating raw-material loading, monitoring material levels, operating a forklift, troubleshooting production issues, making machine and tooling adjustments, and monitoring cycle times, product weight, and regrind percentages. Work takes place in production and warehouse buildings in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment, with exposure to varying weather and moderate to loud noise. The position may involve working above or below ground level and in confined spaces, and routinely working around industrial machinery and systems. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, stooping, gripping, twisting, reaching overhead, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds. Associates must use industrial tools and equipment and wear required personal protective equipment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Western Industries Plastic Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Technical schooling preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow work order instructions and production schedules.
Clean and prepare blow molding machines for new product runs, including loading programming and verifying settings when machine or tooling adjustments are conducted.
Calibrate the programmer and zero out the machine to ensure accurate performance and measurements.
Change or reset molds during machine setup.
Identify raw material requirements and coordinate with appropriate departments to load material.
Check color, regrind, and resin levels at each machine throughout the shift against the work order and adjust as needed.
Operate a forklift to transport material and maintain appropriate material levels for shift production runs.
Troubleshoot production issues using root cause analysis and make advanced machine and tooling adjustments to maintain production and meet quality specifications.
Monitor and maintain cycle times, product weight, and regrind percentages.
Clear grinders and fill heads, and perform shift-change checks.