Process Technician

About the role

Stryten Energy is expanding its battery poly manufacturing and recycling operations to address industry-wide supply constraints. Process Technicians are responsible for setting up and starting up all injection molded jobs, documenting processes, troubleshooting issues, and training others.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start up all scheduled production, new tooling, secondary and auxiliary equipment, and robots.
• Troubleshoot and correct molding problems.
• Assist and train other employees.
• Develop and implement manufacturing methods for highest quality, lowest cost, lowest scrap, and optimum capacity.
• Understand the Bill of Materials for materials required for the job.
• Perform mold changes/setups, pneumatic/electrical/water hookups, and processing in a given press.
• Clean molds as needed to meet Bill of Material requirements.
• Follow all procedures and paperwork required for the job.
• Set up all support and secondary equipment needed for the job.
• Perform color changes, insert changes, and core changes according to the Bill of Materials.
• Completely start up and troubleshoot all production machines, secondary and auxiliary equipment, and robotics.
• Recall and modify robot job setups in robot presses and start up interfacing between robot and injection molding machine.
• Submit first article for quality approval and document all setup process sheets.
• Log any changes throughout an entire run on a given job on a process log sheet.
• Optimize productivity and utilization to the best of his/her ability.
• Aid in the safety of the operation within their workstation and production area.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of the production department.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Production Supervisor.
• Completely shut down and restart the entire production department in a safe and timely manner.
• Create and enter Toolroom and Maintenance work orders via CMMS system.
• Conduct a continuous search for new tooling materials, coatings, processes, and procedures to enhance and improve production lines.
• Lead and assist in training production employees in best practices.
• Assist in any supervisor's needs and fill in during the absence of the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years on the job experience installing and setting up plastic injection molds, processing and troubleshooting plastic injection products on hydraulic and electric injection molding machines.
• Or, minimum two (2) years on the job experience in Setup Technician position and meet all the qualifications of that position.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Good attendance and performance work history.
• Motivated self-starter that can work alone and in groups to solve problems.
• Proven mechanical ability.
• Own tools.
• Complete a forklift driving training program.
• Learn proper lifting skills of up to 10,000 lbs. with a forklift or crane.
• Complete a Lock Out/Tag Out training program.
• Knowledge in plastic resins, additives, and understanding of technical data sheets and MSDS for materials used.
• Able to work overtime on an as needed/required basis.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize with changing situations.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate accurately and comfortably with all levels of management.
• Motivated self-starter that is able to work alone and in groups to solve problems.
• Proficient in English (ready, writing & verbal skills).

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize with changing situations.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate accurately and comfortably with all levels of management.
• Motivated self-starter that is able to work alone and in groups to solve problems.
• Proficient in English (ready, writing & verbal skills).