SUMMARY

The Process Technician provides technical support for the Injection molding process and has responsibility for installing molds Aux equipment, supporting, troubleshooting and optimizing the operation of molding machinery and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to the following.

Responsibility of producing Quality Products that meet Customer Expectations and satisfy all Safety and Legal Requirements

Participate in problem solving activities using tools such as 5Ys and Root Cause Analysis to achieve optimum utilization of equipment.

Responsibility of working collaboratively with team members, being a positive technical team member to optimize Safety, Productivity and Quality

Performs quality set ups, mold PMs, and other technical work such as working on automation

Start up and troubleshoot jobs according to process standards maintained in the Process Book, ensure jobs are running to standard process parameters and document all deviations.

Assist toolroom in changing of cavities, slides or cores, as needed. Analyze and make recommendations for improving tools.

Work with Quality to validate critical dimensions or surface defects and make documented adjustments. Use quality equipment such as OGP, comparator, calipers and gauges/fixtures to ensure part compliance.

Complete all data collection, process modification and visual management tools, using those to work with team members on process improvement opportunities

Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform all job responsibilities in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as the technical point person for the functional area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each assigned duty satisfactorily.
• Knowledge and application of scientific molding principles
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting methodology
• Prior knowledge of materials, equipment function, processing and machine operation (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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 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.
• Knowledge and use of Lean Manufacturing tools
• Previous Supervisory experience would be beneficial

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read and interpret English written documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and other work-related documents.
• Communicate effectively and positively with team members, management and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and basic statistics.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• MM1 (Molder Level 1/ 2) certification or equivalent competency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus and read small print accurately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.