Process Technician II

Summary Of The Role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

Set up molds, start up/trouble shoot molding process. Fully capable to work on any molds and all auxiliary equipment. Work with trainee, as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Start up molds that have been set by the Molding Technician, developing or modifying process parameters as needed
• Process mold to produce samples for First Piece Inspection, performing advanced troubleshooting as needed for dimensional or visual issues (flow marks, degradation, splay etc)
• Identify improvements to molding process for cavitation, cycle time and parts containment and implement while maintaining quality standards
• Pull and set molds as needed for production requirements
• Troubleshoot molding processes and make adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
• Assist/Train Process Technician I in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of molding defects, as needed
• Able to identify tooling issues and submit detailed work order to tool room for repair
• Able to identify injection molding machine or auxiliary equipment issues and submit detailed work order to maintenance department for repair
• Provide and implement ideas to improve the efficiency of the molding department
• Communicate problems, needs and important information to supervisor
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment
• Performs all documentation as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience working with molds (mold setting and injection mold processing) in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes
• Experience with forklift and pallet jack operation, preferred
• Knowledge of plastic materials and their processing characteristics
• Experience with computer controlled machines
• Experience with Engel and Sumitomo machines and robot operation, preferred
• Formal plastics injection molding training, preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read and understand work instructions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Use of hand tools and precision measuring/testing instruments
• Ability to climb up and down ladders frequently

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent stooping and bending
• Regularly required to sit or stand and move about the facility
• Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Travel Required: None