$2500 Sign on Bonus
Job Title: Process Technician
Overview: Responsible for production start-up of injection molding machines, ensuring process parameters for each job/work order are correct and quality control requirements are met.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Requires a minimum of 2 years injection molding processing experience and/or training
- Demonstrate understanding of various plastic resins, including their properties, handling requirements, and proper identification to ensure correct material usage and maintain product quality.
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Effective communication skills
- Basic math and computer skills
- Safety shoes are required for this position and are eligible for reimbursement per the Company’s Safety Footwear Reimbursement policy.
- Employee must supply own hand tools when performing this position.
Responsibilities:
- Perform start-up of injection molding machines throughout shift, adhering to production schedule.
- Respond to machine, robot or auxiliary equipment alarms promptly
- Cycle and adjust robots/pickers as required while maintaining end-of-arm tooling.
- Troubleshoot process and quality issues.
- Ensure mold cleaning schedules are adhered to during the production shift.
- Document daily process changes, improvements, and update process documents when changes are made to ensure repeatability.
- Ensure cycle times and scrap rates are within identified range.
- Partner with engineering on continuous improvement of processes and equipment, including improved work flows, use of fixtures, auxiliary equipment and automation.
- Provide work direction to set-up technicians as needed.
- Serve as back-up set-up technician as needed.
- Any other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
LIFTING CATEGORY
Definitions: Infrequently – 1% to 33% of time
Frequently – 33% to 66% of time
Light Lifting Lifts 20 lbs. infrequently
Lifts 10 lbs. or less, frequently
Medium Lifting Lifts 50 lbs. infrequently
Lifts 20 lbs. or less, frequently
X Heavy Lifting Lifts 100 lbs. infrequently
Lifts 50 lbs. or less, frequently
Very Heavy Lifting Lifts in excess of 100 lbs. infrequently
Lifts 50-100 lbs. frequently
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
Weight: Enter the number describing the weight in pounds, of the heaviest item the employee is required to handle routinely.
Frequency: Using the percentages below, assess time involved (in a regular scheduled shift) of lifting these weights.
1 = None 2 = 1-9% 3 = 10-19% 4 = 20-33% 5 = 34-66% 6 = 67-100%
Description Weight Frequency Comments
Above shoulder (63” to 30”) 25# 5
Desk to chair level (30” to 18”) 50# 4
Chair to floor level (18” to 0”) 70# 6
Other:
Carrying: 50# 4
Pushing at height of 54” Barrel 200# 6 Pallet Jack used
Pulling at height of 54” Barrel 200# 6 Pallet Jack used
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequency: Using the percentages below, assess time involved (in a regular scheduled shift).
1 = None 2 = 1-9% 3 = 10-19% 4 = 20-33% 5 = 34-66% 6 = 67-100%
Description Frequency Comments
Reaching overhead 5
Climbing 6
Balancing 6
Sitting 3
Standing 5
Walking on even surfaces 6
Walking on uneven surfaces 5
Running 1
Repetitive Motions 4
Twisting 6
Bending 5
Kneeling 3
Reaching Forward 5
Firm Grasping 5
Other Activities (specify):
ENVIRONMENT
Frequency: Using the percentages below, assess time involved (in a regular scheduled shift):
1 = None 2 = 1-9% 3 = 10-19% 4 = 20-33% 5 = 34-66% 6 = 67-100%
Description Frequency Comments
% Time Inside building 6
% Time Outside building 1
% Time in a vehicle 1
EXPOSURES
Frequency: Using the percentages below, assess time involved (in a regular scheduled shift).
1 = None 2 = 1-9% 3 = 10-19% 4 = 20-33% 5 = 34-66% 6 = 67-100%
Description Frequency Comments
Chemicals 2 Isopropyl Alcohol and mold release agents are the only chemicals used. Both are non-hazardous.
Gases 1
Infectious Diseases 1
Radiation 1
Noise 6 Normal manufacturing floor noise. General noise level is safely below OSHA decibel thresholds.
Fumes 6 Normal off-gassing of plastic resin due to molding process, which is non-hazardous
Vibrations 6 Normal machine/equipment operational vibrations.
Dust 6
Mechanical Hazards 6 Related to the machines/equipment
Electrical Hazards 6 Related to the machines/equipment
Hot 6 Temperature of heated resin and molded plastic of parts
Cold 2 Ice blaster is infrequently used, depending on the job. Proper PPE (i.e., gloves, hearing protection is used).
Humid 3
Wet 3 Only if machine/equipment has leaked water or oil
Dry 4 Resin/material dryers emit small amount of dry air.
Frequent Temperature Changes 4
Other Activities (specify):
