Process Technician (Injection Molding)

The Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts. This role requires a strong understanding of plastics processing principles and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining robust injection molding processes providing customers quality parts; on time within the quoted cycle time and set labor standards.
• Responsible to establish plans and goals on quarterly basis.
• Helps to lead continuous improvement with focus on production efficiency, scrap and organization.
• Responsibility to mentor Setup Technicians including, but not limited to daily priorities, training, and procedures.
• Responsible to aid in facility manufacturing engineering, including but not limited to, robotics, dryer, thermolators, loaders, etc. for the efficient production of plastic parts on the molding floor
• Responsible to aid reviewing new projects for proper manufacturing setup that allow for efficient processes and ergonomics for our workforce.
• Responsible for managing mold startup and shutdowns including monitoring and approvals, procedures and holding team accountable to set standards
• Responsible for the timely setup of molds and workstation based upon production schedule
• Works directly and alongside Production Manager in the execution of production orders as necessary
• Provides technical guidance on the most robust methods of plastics processing, robotics, conveying and process controls
• Responsible for making sure manufacturing cycles are in line with company standards and to make improvement as necessary.
• Responsible for providing technical support to Quality for NCR and CR actions including help driving root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal quality problems or customer complaints.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area
• Part of team that establishes, implements and audits company injection mold and machinery preventative maintenance program