Analysis Skills, Crane, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Molding Processes, Multitasking, Plastic Injection Molding, Process Improvement, Production Machining, Project/Program Management, Team Player
Our customer is searching for a Process Technician!
Summary
Process Technicians perform various manufacturing jobs related to the Injection Molding Production area. A successful technician possesses the ability to operate production machines and auxiliary equipment, and set-up molding machines for production runs as needed. Candidates for this position require an ability to self-direct their work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
- Understand and use a scientific approach to processing with injection molding machines in order to optimize processes and achieve the highest quality part.
- Provide ownership and input of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction of defects, overall process improvement, and/or the reduction of downtime.
- Set-up the operation of injection molding presses to mold products from thermoplastic materials.
- Safely and efficiently install dies in machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools.
- Operate overhead crane/hoist to correctly remove and install molds.
- Read water diagrams and water molds accordingly.
- Document all process changes.
- Load the correct molding process into the molding machine when available and work alone and with others in the department to generate a solid process when necessary.
- Mix thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments in mixing machine, according to formula.
- Modify existing robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts.
- Communicate and translate what is happening from a molding point of view to operators, engineers, and management.
- Evaluate parts for quality based on established criteria.
- Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems; observe specific parts of equipment and materials in process to determine or analyze the cause of machine malfunctions.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 7-10 years of plastic injection molding experience.
- Prior experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
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