Process Technician

Process Technician (Injection Molding)

Direct Hire-3rd shift Jeffersonville, IN $25-30/hr.

The process technician purpose is to ensure the injection molding machines, tooling, materials, and equipment are operating at maximum efficiency, at the recommended set points, with a goal of no unscheduled downtime and zero defects.

Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Safety first mindset. Ensure all safety features are functioning, such as drop bar and safety switches.
• Maximize uptimes on all machine centers with the objective of reducing and eliminating downtime.
• Set molds, startup and troubleshoot injection molding process.
• Document all process parameters on documents to the Master Setup Sheets.
• Ensure all process parameters and mold protection settings meet process specifications.
• Make necessary adjustments to prevent part defects.
• Respond to all Quality and Operator issues regarding parts and processes.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing efficiencies.
• Drive reduction of scrap through elimination of mold conditions using corrective action and mold maintenance forms.
• Maintain a neat and clean environment at all times.
• Identify maintenance concerns/issues and assist with resolution.
• Participate in mold change activities to reduce downtime and to increase uptime and throughput.
• Assist with training Process Technicians and Operators when needed.

Requirements:

• Mold setting experience and capability required.
• Resin knowledge required.
• 2 years of injection molding processing experience preferred.
• Good mechanical ability and aptitude is essential.
• Knowledgeable of 3-Axis programming preferred.
• Must be willing to stay current with technology through continuing education.
• Frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.