Process Technician

About the role

We are currently seeking a Process Technician to join our Asheboro facility. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall Technik, a fast-growing plastic injection manufacturing company with over 1,100 employees across 11 U.S. facilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for machine start-ups
• First response to all machine and secondary equipment alarms
• Assist toolroom in changing cavities, slides, or cores as needed
• Analyze and make recommendations for improving tools
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform all job responsibilities in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
• Ensure machines and robots are running at maximum efficiency
• Troubleshoot mold problems
• Responsible for the consistent and accurate completion of paperwork
• Responsible for mold changing activities
• Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all molds and other equipment
• Report to Shift Supervisor any issues requiring attention

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Knowledge and application of scientific molding principles
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting methodology
• Prior knowledge of materials, equipment function, processing, and machine operation in Injection Molding
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency at reading, interpreting, and utilizing all machine, product, and work order documentation along with blueprints
• Proficient with mold setup activities, working with Maintenance on problems, and use of state-of-the-art controls on machines and robot/automation

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Sick pay
• Vacation pay
• 401K with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave