Plastics Process Technician

pay up to $32/hr - 1st or 3rd shift

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Injection Mold Operator to join our team. As an Injection Mold Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. We are seeking a person that can fulfill a role for our 1st or 3rd shift

Support production by optimizing and/or trouble-shooting existing processes

•Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes, improve yield and throughput, drive cost reduction activities and improve on part quality.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technicians, operators and other production personnel.

• Use systematic problem solving tools to troubleshoot both current and new product issues.

• Develop and maintain process documentation ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees.

• Write robot programs and develop processes on secondary operations equipment.

Work with equipment and material vendors to resolve processing issues, as needed.

Assist in the implementation of new product into production.

•Assist production team with process development, following qualification protocol requirements, and the creation of production’s technical documentation.

• Use scientific injection molding principles in the development of qualifying a new mold.

Troubleshoot existing processes to improve product quality, productivity and overall equipment efficiency.

•Implement technical solutions, including scientific and statistical methodology, to meet customer cost, quality, and delivery expectations.

• Facilitate and support safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.

• Mentor and train other production personnel as needed.

Maintain 5S organization on production floor.

Education and Job Skill Requirements

• Minimum Education requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 or more years prior experience as a Set Up Technician for Plastic Injection Molding
• Certified Lift Truck Operator
• Good math computation skills (addition, subtraction, percentages, ratios)
• Good Time Management skills to maintain organized work environment, multi-task effectively
• Basic computer skills
• Friendly, professional manner
• Commitment to accuracy and quality of work
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Ability to determine slight differences in color and other visual blemishes (molding defects)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift (8-10 hrs / day)
• No restrictions on twisting and bending (to move product and set molds)
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 55 lbs)
• Regular use of hands (100% of time)
• Ability to work in a shop environment frequent exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, and oils
• Frequent reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching
• Vision 20/20 with or without correction