Process Technician

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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• Execute safe & accurate start-up procedures for production presses, ensuring all equipment runs at optimal speeds & meets quality parameters

• Perform fast & precise color and material changeovers including purging systems, clearing material lines, & setting up tooling to minimize scrap & downtime

• Provide rotational technical support & floor coverage, enabling primary operators to take scheduled breaks without interrupting production flow

• Identify & resolve machine or tooling faults in real time by adjusting settings such as temperature, pressure, & speed to correct defects

• Inspect first-article parts & conduct routine quality checks using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) to ensure parts conform to exact specifications

• Assist with routine preventative maintenance & mold or die changes, & maintain a clean, safe work area around equipment & processes

• Supervise & train all operators assigned to blow molding

• Troubleshoot both machine & process issues as they arise

• Perform mold changes, start up new jobs, & assist with color changes

• Document & maintain process condition changes, & collaborate with QA to ensure all target weights & colors remain within specification

• Enforce proper use of PPE and ensure all cutting protocols are followed throughout the shift

• Assist with cleaning grinders and troubleshooting auxiliary equipment issues

• Provide break coverage for operators as needed throughout the shift

• Communicate any process, equipment, or auxiliary equipment issues to other shifts in a clear & timely manner

**POSITION REQUIRMENTS:

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• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a blow molding manufacturing environment operating & setting up production machinery

• Must have industrial large-shot Extrusion Blow Molding experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude + ability to read & interpret technical manuals, work orders, packaging, quality instructions, bill of material

**WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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• Schedule: Monday-Friday - Second Shift 3:30PM-11:30PM

• Ability to spend the day working or standing

• Ability to lift 50lbs. and move heavy items with the use of a crane or forklift and able to safely climb and move around machinery

• Non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn

• Compensation: $24.00 - $30.00 p/h + benefits

*This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

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