Process Tech - 2nd Shift

About the role

NEXXTA is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner with four Great Lakes facilities delivering precision, speed, and scale. We serve industry leaders across transportation, energy, medical, and defense, offering tariff-free production, open capacity, and rapid ramp-up. With in-house R&D and engineering, we help customers strengthen supply chains and build confidently in America.

The Process Technician will provide technical support for molding operations including preparation, set-up, and troubleshooting of machines and secondary operations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of all set-up procedures and molding machine functions.
• Set-up, start, and troubleshoot presses using established process control methods.
• Set-up straight forward open and closed molds as well as more complex molds with multiple core pulls, auxiliary hydraulics, and manifolds.
• Set-up and troubleshoot secondary equipment.
• Initiate corrective action for jobs running out of standard cycle.
• Set limit switches, timers, and process controls on presses.
• Change end of arm tooling and load robot program into press.
• Perform basic robotic troubleshooting on end of arm tooling.
• Perform periodic inspection rounds when needed.
• Complete classes on materials, statistical process control (SPC), and basic processing skills as required.
• Comply with safety guidelines, rules, regulations, and procedures, and maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Interpret blueprint specifications, set-up documentation, control plans, and manufacturing instructions.
• Use various inspection equipment or gauges to verify product quality and plot statistical data as required, generally involving several part numbers at a time.
• Apply practical understanding of shop mathematics.
• Assist Supervisor in training new personnel on proper job procedures, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Notify maintenance when major service to machinery is required.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• Promote 5S mentality and push for strong housekeeping principles.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of RJG Systematic I Scientific Molding certification or equivalent.
• Three to four years of related work experience.
• Must be able to work and function in a team environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical reasoning related to understanding equipment, machinery, and their primary functions.
• Knowledge of Engel equipment and processing of automotive trim parts preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to visually inspect parts produced; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Must be available to work off shifts (afternoons and midnights).
• Climbing, bending, stooping is done on a frequent basis.
• Crawling or climbing into machinery is performed occasionally.
• On foot for most of the shift.
• Ladders are permanently fixed to the machinery per OSHA guidelines and must be climbed occasionally.
• Manual dexterity: Must use moderate speed and accuracy in operating machines and retrieving parts.
• Physical effort: Work requires moderate to heavy physical exertion with above-average weight materials or equipment.

Working Conditions

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles in a climate-controlled environment.
• Works where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.