Process Technician
Process Technician
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Job Description
I. Job Summary
The Process Technician maintains and repairs the blow mold and/or injection mold machines during production. The Process Technician troubleshoots machinery hot stamp machines and repairs/replaces mold parts during production. The Process Technician also assists the Supervisor in achieving production quality housekeeping and safety goals.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Produce quality plastic wheels lids and small components for trash cans
- Make necessary adjustments to injection molding equipment to keep it within allowable specification
- Set up injection/blow molding tool and molds sample/production molds setup machine operating parameters to process parts to specifications and connect all water as needed (chilled and tower water)
- Startup and troubleshoot problems at the press inspect sample parts for accuracy remove molds from the press stage for disassembly work with production teams to meet demand and continuous process improvement.
- Connect hydraulics for mold knock out pins (repair/replace) as necessary
- Connect pneumatic lines to molds (repair/replace) as necessary
- Connect mold heaters and mold thermocouple cables
- Make resin color changes on machines as necessary
- Assist the Shift Supervisorin training and directing of Packer/Inspectors to achieve quality production.
- Enter end of shift production/downtime and quality information as required
- Monitor IQMS system
- Report any unsafe or out of specification equipment in a timely manner
- In conjunction with Maintenance diagnose inspect troubleshoot and investigate any issues with machinery during production. (i.e. production of out of specification parts)
- Responsible for the reduction of waste/scrap rates in mold change process
- Notify appropriate associates of scrap issues in a timely manner
- Evaluate mold change schedule to meet production requirements and communicate/coordinate plant resources involved in job change and scheduling processes
- Conduct preventative maintenance while tools are in machines
- Adjust machine parameters as needed for order specifications with minimal flash while ensuring safety rules are followed.
- When not actually working with machinery the Process Technician has the same responsibilities as Material Handlers (see Material Handler job description)
- Relieve Material Handlers during breaks.
III. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
- Forklift certification is required and can be obtained onsite.
- 35 years Injection and/or blow molding experience
- 13 years robotics experience
- Experience in working with robotics conveyors sprue pickers
- Experience with McGuire blenders
- Experience in processing of HDPE
- Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities Required
- Knowledge of blow molding and/or injection molding.
- Knowledge of mold change setup
- Ability to perform duties independently with little supervision.
- Knowledge of valve gate Injection molding
- Knowledge of hot stamping setup
- Knowledge of mold labeling.
- Knowledge of robotics
- Understanding of pneumatics hydraulics basic electrical concepts
- Must be able to work with basic hand tools and able to use a multimeter to check fuse
- Able to process optimal conditions to achieve optimum cycles
- Operate forklift to move and store molds and other equipment
Company Benefits:
2 Medical Plan Options Base HSA (High Deductible) and BuyUp
Medical Plans
Prescription (Rx) Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
2 Dental Plan Options Base Dental and BuyUp Dental Plans
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Company Paid Base Life Insurance
Company Paid Accident Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
ShortTerm Disability (STD) and Base LongTerm Disability (LTD)
Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Hospital Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
Paid Grandparent Leave
Paid Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
About Wastequip
Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But today we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of highquality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industrys only AllinOne solutions provider from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.
While were proud to be North Americas leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing building a brighter future for all.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
