Plastics Process Technician

As part of its mission, Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind). Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Alphapointe offers a great working environment that's both challenging and satisfying as well as an array of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, PTO, paid holidays and flexible spending options as well as a generous 401(k). Job Summary: Responsible for increasing molding output and efficiencies by troubleshooting issues and developing new processes. Essential Functions Functional knowledge of injection and blow molding machines.Provide technical support to manufacturing for capability issues, technical improvements, and daily processing activities.Operate auxiliary equipment to support molding operation such as mold temperature control units, grinders, robots, and pickers.Do daily/weekly PM’s as assignedParticipate on teams to help achieve operational goalsDrive molding process improvements to include cycle time efficiencies, cavitation, scrap reduction, and establishment of optimal processing parameters.Support process improvement, reduction of downtime, cost reduction, and corrective actionAssist in the set-up, repair, and troubleshooting of molding equipment.Familiar with GMP and ISO guidelinesEstablish the parameters for an optimal molding environmentEnsure the environment meets all safety requirementsOperate hot/cold runner molds Additional Functions Assist in physical inventories Knowledge And Skill Requirements Must have good work and attendance recordExperience with the installation and setup of tools into molding machinesAbility to problem solve machine systems and auxiliary equipmentRequired minimum 2 years’ experience in plastics molding industry.Ability to work in a loud, manufacturing environmentMust be able to work extended shifts and weekends as necessary Working Conditions 3rd Shift, 11pm-7am Alphapointe is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran