Process Technician

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Setup, adjust, and troubleshooting operations of all injection molding machines and secondary equipment.  Setups to include mechanical hookups as well as water, hydraulics, electric hookups and tooling.
• Deep understanding of each piece of equipment, and the corresponding effects of adjustments.
• Understanding how all steps of the process relate to each other “if this, than that”.
• Changing and mixing materials and perform color changes
• Communicate status of the process to operators, QA, other Process Technicians, or Production Supervisor
• Assist Process Operators with equipment and material needs.
• Responsible for process documentation per ISO 9001 procedures.
• Be familiar with and operate secondary equipment, making routine repairs and maintenance as needed and directed by CTL or designee.
• Perform daily housekeeping to maintain consistently clean and safe working environment within production area.
• Ability to run a shift efficiently when alone.
• Other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills, development and training courses.
• Prompt and reliable Attendance.

Required Qualifications

• Education
  • High School diploma or GED
  • AIM (American Injection Molding Institute) training desirable
• Experience:

• Minimum 2 years molding experience and knowledge of plastic/silicone and related processes
• Knowledge of how an injection molding machine works
• Understand and have good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics.

• Preferred Experience

• Over 5 years of work experience and knowledge of plastic or silicone processing. 
• Experience with basic machine repair and maintenance

• Skills
  • Ability to work in a deadline and fast pace environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
  • Willing to work on all shifts and overtime as required.
  • Must possess the ability to frequently lift 50 to 100 pounds, occasionally lift over 100 pounds with frequent bending and twisting.
  • Candidate must also possess an excellent work ethic and demonstrated teamwork attitude.
  • Ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

•  Overview of Competencies by Cluster 

• Job Knowledge
  • The full understanding of all job functions related procedures and priorities that are required when performing the job.
• Quality of Work
  • The ability to perform work duties correctly and accurately within the established procedures.
• Quantity / Productivity
  • The amount of work produced compared to job requirements or established goals in a quick and efficient manner.  Effectively uses surplus time.
• Safety
  • Understands and practices safe working procedures.  Observes safety rules and policies; brings to managements’ attention any unsafe acts or conditions.
• Housekeeping
  • Keeps work area and equipment neat, clean and organized.

• Attendance / Punctuality
  • Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Communication Skills
  • Communicates information, orally and written, in a positive and effective manner.  Able to listen and accept constructive criticism.
• Teamwork / Cooperation
  • The ability to demonstrate positive efforts and feelings about work as a team member with other employees and work groups.  Accepts and responds to constructive criticism and suggestions.
• Adaptability
  • Ability to adjust and adapt to changes in job assignments, methods, personnel, or surroundings.