Process Technician - 2nd Shift |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Description: | The role of a Process Technician is to set molds and start production/molding, respecting objectives set in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery. The main missions of the role are to:
� Work with injection molding machines and secondary equipment, on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
� Monitor process and product quality while tooling runs
� Maintain and improve Quality
� Work with Process Engineering to reduce downtime and scrap and improve process efficiency
� Participate in improving tool changeover times, by using SMED; improve EOAT (end of arm tooling) change over time; improve color changeover time
� Identify molding problems due to tooling problems and report them to Supervisor
� Participate in maintaining tooling and equipment through PM Program
� Record downtime and scrap and changeover time
� Able to addresses minor processing issues
� Work flexibility in order to meet customer demands and needs
� Work flexibility in order to meet customer requirements
� Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company
� Work safely with and during mold changes, color changes, and any movement with cranes and robot operations
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have/be:
� Technical diploma, preferably with a specialization in injection molding
� At least 3 years of manufacturing experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment
� Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines and equipment
� Working knowledge of Quality system and Health, Safety and Environment skills
� Strong technical problem solving skills
� Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
� Proficient level of English required
Mold Changes:
� 50% of job spent doing mold changes
� SMED (single minute exchange of Dye)/Quick Changeover experience
� Operate overhead crane up to 40 ton in size
� Knowledge of setting up, operating crane and differentiating which tools to use during mold changes
� Understanding of and consistent use of mold straps
� Understanding of Hydraulic and water connections and proper usage
� Use of Magnetic Platens
Robot Knowledge:
� Robot experience (Sepro and Engle usage preferred)
� Able to operate Robot including start, stop, and navigating the robot properly
� End of Arm tool and changes troubleshooting experience
� Safe operation of Robot
Materials:
� Basic Understanding of Polymers and Resins
� Experience specifically with the following materials: Polypropylene (PP), TPO, ABS, PCABS, Nylon, & Glass and Mineral filled PP
� Basic Hopper and Dryer operations
� Understanding of which materials require Drying
� Basic Knowledge of Injection Molding Machine mounted blenders (MOTAN)
� Basic feed systems operation and trouble shooting
� Experience with color concentrate blending and troubleshooting with material
� Experience performing color changes including purging machine and cleaning tools
Processing & Injection Molding Machinery:
� Start and stop basic understanding
� Troubleshooting the following issues: Short Shots, Flash, Splay, Burns, Bubbles, Flow Lines, Pin Push, Sink Marks
� Understanding of cold and hot runners and valve gated manifolds in Injection Molding Machine tooling
� Understanding and ability to follow water circuits
� Basic electrical understanding of Injection Molding Machines (Thermocouples, wiring heater bands)
� Ability to change Nozzle tips
� Experience recording process parameters and reacting to out of control tolerances
� Experience loading processes (recipe) into Injection Molding Machine Controllers (Engle & Husky brands)
� Experience with Cores and ejection including troubleshooting
� Recording and understanding of mold change time, color change time, scrap percentage, efficiency and down time
Drug and Background Check Required.
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S., and able to pass background investigation thorough reference checking and drug test. Please submit resume as a Word attachment and include salary history and geographic flexibility with your submission. Refer to Job Code in subject of email. |
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