2nd and 3rd Shift Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

A process technician is a multi-function role. Responsibilities include the start-up and processing of molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment, participation in sampling of new equipment, and troubleshooting processes as necessary to maintain function and quality. It is expected that a process technician be able to perform other duties as staffing and production demand change.

3 Tier levels associated with this role. Each is inclusive of the responsibilities of the previous tier, but in a way to promote training and development.

Focus areas include:

• Tier 1 – Tool installation and basic understanding of equipment.
• Tier 2 – Process fundamentals, advanced troubleshooting, production startup, basic robot.
• Tier 3 – Process technology, samplings, new mold startup, robot programming.

General Physical Duties/ Role Requirements:

• All necessary duties required to safely install molding equipment (see Mold Setter job description).
• Following directions passed down from supervisor/management.
• Assist in samplings, continuous improvement, and other engineering projects.
• Use of hand tools and power tools to perform job function.
• Operating the injection molding machine controls.
• Prepare machine for production.
• Setting up robot positions.
• Advanced setup of hot stamp machines, label applicators, in-mold labeling (IML) equipment, robot tooling, material dryers, blenders, color carts, vibratory welders, and cooling fixtures.
• Perform quality checks.
• Troubleshoot robot/machine sequence program issues.
• Troubleshoot various process related issues with products (i.e., flash, burns, voids, warp).
• Troubleshoot various issues with auxiliary equipment, robot tooling, and molding components.
• Use of a multimeter.
• Minor repairs on mold tooling (i.e., clearing out flash, cleaning vents, replacing fittings, etc.).
• Minor repairs on the machine/auxiliary equipment (i.e., replace fuses, clean strainers, etc.).
• Performing a line clearance.
• Use of purging compounds to clean out the machine barrel and mold.
• Starting up and shutting down presses, water cooling, and air supply system.
• Operating a forklift.
• Standing / working at heights more than 2 feet off the ground.

Specific Knowledge Requirements:

• Work safe knowledge of the equipment (i.e., crane movements, machine safety, electricity, etc.).
• Ability to work as part of a team and/ or independently on a project without constant supervision.
• Understanding of fundamental injection molding processes going from pellet to part.
• Basic understanding of machine/robot sequence programming.
• Basic understanding of mold tooling.
• Understanding of water cooling and air supply system.