Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Injection Molding Plastic Process Technician (Troubleshooter) on our 2nd and 3rd shift! In this energetic role, you will be the go-to expert for optimizing and maintaining our plastics injection molding processes, ensuring top-quality production and minimal downtime. Your mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and proactive approach will drive efficiency and excellence in our manufacturing operations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical expertise in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Due to ITAR regulations MUST be a US Citizen or hold a Permanent Resident Card
Duties
- Comply with safety rules and regulations. Perform all duties in a safe efficient manner.
- Monitor machines, making adjustments to process parameters using programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to optimize cycle times, part quality, and machine performance.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve complex issues related to plastics injection molding equipment, including presses and auxiliary systems, analyzing mechanical, electric, and hydraulic systems to correct processes as required.
- Conduct quality inspections utilizing precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other measurement instruments to ensure parts meet specifications
- Perform shut down process of injection molding machine and purge of material
Qualifications
- Proven experience, at least 3 years in plastics injection molding processes with a strong understanding of high-performance polymers and their reactivity to heats, speed, and pressure.
- Mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting industrial equipment such as injection molding machines, oil heaters, water chiller, etc.
- Proficient with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for process control adjustments
- Ability to perform precision measurement using calipers, micrometers, and other measurement instruments for quality control purposes
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on engineering troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics
- Reading and comprehension of blue prints, product specifications to interpret and communicate information
- Accurately apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish face, and use judgement to draw valid conclusions.
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency
- Requires light physical demand in walking, bending, reaching and moving of equipment and materials, exerting up to 25 pounds of force.
- Ability to work safely with hand tools and industrial equipment while adhering to safety protocols
Join us in this vital role where your technical expertise will directly impact product quality and manufacturing success! We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, safety, and professional growth. If you’re passionate about manufacturing technology and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $25.25 - $36.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- injection molding plastic processing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
