About This Role:
Under minimal supervision, the Process Technician Specialist provides advanced technical support to maximize efficiency of Molding Department. Performs in-process detailed mechanical and quality inspection of internally molded parts to ensure conformance to specification using precision inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, plug gauges and comparator.
Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.
Essential Job Functions/Tasks:
- Creates and maintains injection molding processes using de-coupled molding practices and any auxiliary equipment.
- Sets up and runs sample, production, and R&D molds. Ensures that the performance of all new and existing molds meet Engineering and Production requirements. Establishes set-up records.
- Performs visual and mechanical inspections of complex parts using precision inspection equipment. Ensures that all molds and molding machines run at maximum performance.
- Makes technical recommendations to improve quality and performance of molds and molding machines.
- Analyzes problem areas when parts are not meeting Quality Control specifications. Makes all required adjustments to confirm that all parts meet specifications for size, appearance, and functionality.
- Trains team members and other department employees.
- Communicates regularly with management on mold and machine problems. Provides direction and instruction to Technical Team B & C employees
- Collects and visually inspects random sample shots to support quality control. Uses set inspection procedures, specifications and tip sheets to determine disposition of parts. Ensures conformance to specifications using tip sheets and precision inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, plug gauges and video comparator. Maximizes the efficiency of the injection molding processes.
- Maintains and completes all necessary reporting, paperwork, and tags. Correctly provides all paperwork and the folder is attached to the molding machines. Files set-up folder for machines that are not in use. Tags molds and related equipment for identification. Establishes set up sheets.
- As necessary, supports molding operations including but not limited to pull and set up molds to run in production, assist material handling, and operate machines.
- Performs minor repairs to machines such as fixing water leaks, oil leaks, adjusting sprue pickers and helps the Maintenance Supervisor when needed.
- Has the flexibility to work overtime or weekends, based on business needs.
Education/Training Required and Preferred:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience Required and Preferred:
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
- 3 years of experience working with plastics in an injection molding environment.
What You Bring:
- Requires verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to comprehend work instructions.
- Understanding of machines and tools, including their uses and maintenance.
- Requires ability to work within a team environment and demonstrate professional behavior.
- Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Requires attention to detail and thorough completion of work tasks.
- Requires computer knowledge, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Willing to take on responsibilities and challenge.
- Able to use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
- Knowledgeable about conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Knowledge of and ability to use arithmetic.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and detail oriented. Must be able to accurately perform intermediate mathematical and statistical calculations and use a weight counting scale.
- Requires strong interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:
- Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
- FUN company events!
- Company donation matching and volunteer rewards
- Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus
Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site: http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers (http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers)
Hunter is a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings.
Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.
The hourly rate for this opportunity ranges from $25.00 to $29.00
The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected hourly range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.
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