Process Technician IV

Job Title

Since 1904, Nelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading global provider of custom solutions, partnering with organizations across industrial, IoT, lighting, medical, telecommunications, consumer, and aerospace and defense sectors. We bring complex products to life by solving intricate challenges in engineering design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Our expertise spans Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions, value-added distribution, plastics, membrane switches, overlays, touch panels, electronics, metals, and cables.

Our century-long legacy is built on a deep commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and unwavering customer satisfaction. These principles drive everything we do.

General Description

Starts, qualifies, troubleshoots and evaluates process parameters of molded parts based on knowledge of machines, materials, blueprints and customer quality criteria. Monitors, evaluates and advises adjustments of Work Order Instructions in accordance with customer requirements. Reports to Shift Supervisor. Regularly reports findings and successes to Production Manager and Operations Manager. The individual in this role must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.

Key Responsibilities

• Reads specifications to determine machine setup and prescribed temperature and time settings. Evaluates settings based on material data sheets and process guides.
• Sets machine controls, monitors and confirms molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time in accordance to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.
• Starts and troubleshoots machine processes to produce sample product. Visually inspects sample product for surface and inspects for dimensional defects, using microscope, micrometer, and gauges, and adjusts machine setup to eliminate defects.
• Qualifies new and transfer tools as required using varying techniques which may include Scientific Molding principles and Tooling / Part Validation protocols.
• Submits samples representative of production to Quality Assurance for approval and takes necessary action based on feedback provided. Works with Quality to evaluate, improve and troubleshoot all processes in accordance with customer requirements.
• Generates, maintains and confirms Set-up sheet information as well as digitally stored process parameters.
• Regularly evaluates processes and work-cell layout for improvement opportunities.
• Performs multi-insert mold changeovers as needed.
• Monitors and performs mold cleaning and lubrication as needed.
• Works with the Tooling Department as needed for mold maintenance and evaluation.
• May repair and maintain machines and auxiliary equipment, using hand and power tools.
• Perform duties of the Set-up Mechanic and/or Material Handler when required by supervisor.
• Acts as back up Supervisor when Supervisor is out of the building.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of eight years injection molding experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to use measuring devices such as rules, calipers, weight scales and machine instrumentation.
• Forklift certification required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or move up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check.

Pay Range: $3300- $40.00 an hour (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data)

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. Nelson Miller Group also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution.

Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.