Process Technician - 3rd shift Mon- Fri - 9pm-5:30am - KTB

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of the injection molding process including setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and workflow.
• Direct and monitor the execution of the production schedule as well as perform mold and/or material changes as dictated by the schedule.
• Create cycle time reductions where possible.
• Perform process troubleshooting, tooling setting, material setting, part inspections, and various other functions to ensure part conformity and quality.
• Work with Engineering on current and new molds for alternative material sampling and new product sampling.
• Verify documents, including startup and in-process product inspection sheets, process monitoring log, and changeover checklist.
• Prepare and set up support equipment (e.g., circulators, grinders, thermolator, hot runner controller, material dryer, and material loader) as needed in the production area prior to startup.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience setting up and operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including robots.
• Experience diagnosing process issues, making minor repairs, controlling quality, and maintaining high levels of uptime on machines.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to read measuring devices (e.g., micrometer, vernier calipers, Acu-Gauge).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Master Molder certification preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Pushing/pulling weight (assisted), up to 2 hours per day (interruptive).
• Lifting weight, up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours per day (interruptive).
• This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker; consult with your doctor.

Your main focus: Quality, Customer Obsession, Innovation, Ownership, Teamwork.