Sr. Molding Process Technician

STERIS•Conroe, TX

1d•$30 - $39

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Sr. Molding Process Technician is responsible for setting molds, starting machines, and ancillary equipment to validated parameters, solving technical problems, mentor and guide other Process Technicians. This position will assist the Molding Process Engineer in developing scientific molding processes, robot parameters, fixtures, and validations. Conduct testing and troubleshooting on internal and external complaints. Assist in the execution of protocols in support of validations, as well as qualification testing on equipment and fixtures as required. Ensure a safe and organized work environment and hold others accountable for the same. What You'll do as a Sr. Molding Process Technician Follow the production priority list to support manufacturing. Fill out and submit TWR (Toolroom Work Requests) for mold repairs and PM’s as necessary. Assist in creating, testing, improving, and validating products and processes. Able to execute validations (IQ, OQ, and PG). Mentor the production process technicians in scientific molding practices. Train molding staff on adherence to proper process validations. Ensures proper safety and company policies/guidelines. Set up and operate testing equipment to validate products and processes if required. Perform assigned tasks in accordance with applicable department requirements/policies. Maintain a clean and organized work environment and department. Perform any other duties assigned in a safe and professional manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
5-8 years of Injection Mold Setting and Process Experience.
2 years of Experience with equipment maintenance for molding machines, auxiliary, and automated equipment.
Understanding of Lean concepts and the ability to demonstrate incremental improvements within job scope.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions and safety rules.
Effectively share information between all shifts with co-workers, internal customers, and support personnel.
Ability to deal with problems involving part and equipment variation while maintaining quality expectations.
Ability to record data and communicate electronically; demonstrates basic computer skills.
Good mental math skills required.
Competencies with hand tools, as well as a basic understanding of electricity and hydraulics, are required.
Able to maintain good attendance and is available for support on Saturdays and beyond normal working hours.
Ability to work well with people and demonstrate good leadership and approachability.

Nice To Haves

Technical Degree preferred.
5-8 years of experience in material sourcing, equipment, and information to support Molding and Extrusion.
RJG certifications are desired.

Responsibilities

Follow the production priority list to support manufacturing.
Fill out and submit TWR (Toolroom Work Requests) for mold repairs and PM’s as necessary.
Assist in creating, testing, improving, and validating products and processes.
Able to execute validations (IQ, OQ, and PG).
Mentor the production process technicians in scientific molding practices.
Train molding staff on adherence to proper process validations.
Ensures proper safety and company policies/guidelines.
Set up and operate testing equipment to validate products and processes if required.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with applicable department requirements/policies.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment and department.
Perform any other duties assigned in a safe and professional manner.