Process Tech (Injection Molding)

7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday

Hourly wage starting at $28.00/hr

Responsible for set up, start up, documentation and troubleshooting of all jobs in the injection molding areas.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of five years injection molding experience, (or completed the training program) with detailed materials knowledge
• High School/GED preferred, prior experience working in a manufacturing environment

Competencies and Skills:

• Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills, basic math skills
• Continuous improvement, positive / can-do attitude
• Strong commitment to quality, productivity and team performance in the workplace
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, start up, and troubleshoot jobs in molding department
• Conduct daily cleaning and general P.M. of molds and tooling in the department
• Purge barrel, set heats, blow out water lines
• Clean molds, protect from rusting, and move to proper areas
• Clean work area of previous materials and tooling
• Pull paperwork for next job
• Hang mold; ensure proper set up for knockout, clamp, safety and mold protection
• Ensure all materials are properly ready and set up, including resin, packaging, and secondary equipment
• Cycle in job, inspect parts
• Train operator how to run job
• Fill out set up sheet / modify set up sheet as needed
• Troubleshoot product and process problems, answer machine alarms
• Interface with tool room for all tool repairs and modifications
• Ensure equipment is in good working order
• Create and maintain all job set up sheets / documentation
• Proactively look for ways to improve product, process / quality and productivity
• Break operators as needed
• Daily housekeeping
• Other projects as directed by supervisor or management

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Who We Are

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Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Product Discounts

Service Awards