Process Technician - 3rd shift Mon- Fri - 9pm-5:30am - KTB

Process Technician

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last. Perks for you include: Paid Vacations & Holidays, Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k), Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental), Discounts on Klein Tools products, Education and Professional Development Assistance.

We are seeking a skilled Process Technician to join our team. You will be responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. You will direct and monitor the production schedule, perform mold and material changes, and ensure part conformity and quality through inspections and process adjustments.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Perform all aspects of the injection molding process to include, set-up, start up and shut down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and work flow.
2. Direct and monitor the execution of the production schedule as well as performing mold and/or material changes as dictated by the schedule. Create cycle time reductions where possible.
3. Perform process troubleshooting, tooling setting, material setting, part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality.
4. Work with Engineering on current and new molds for alternative material sampling and new product sampling.
5. Verify documents, including start up and in process product inspection sheets, process monitoring log, changeover check list.
6. Prepare and set up support equipment (i.e. circulators, grinders, thermolator, hot runner controller, material dryer and material loader, etc.) as needed in the production area prior to start up.
7. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of relevant work experience are required.
• Experience setting up and operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including robots, is required.
• Experience diagnosing process issues, making minor repairs, controlling quality, and maintaining high levels of uptime on machines.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to read measuring devices, i.e. micrometer, vernier calipers, Acu-Gauge, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Master Molder certification preferred

DISCLAIMER: This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor. Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Pushing/pulling weight (assisted), up to 2 hours per day (interruptive)Lifting weight, up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours per day (interruptive).

Your main focus: Quality, Customer Obsession, Innovation, Ownership, Teamwork Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.