Band 5 Process Technician 1

Process Technician 1

Job Title: Process Technician 1 Division/Department Reports to: Injection Molding Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Comp Code: 2836

Employee Department: 310 Employee Status: Full-Time 

Effective Date: 01/16/2025 Labor Type: Indirect

 EEO Code: Technician 

Summary:

In depth understanding of injection molding processes and machinery. Ability to change tooling, set up machines and monitor for accurate process and cycle times of machinery.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary Duties:

• Perform routine preventative activities on shut down weekends to keep tools mechanically in good working order ready to produce. Such as cleaning tool, dirty grease removal, rust protection spray application, new grease applications to guide pins and tools slides.
• Must keep assigned area in good shape and organized. (Extra totes, recycle items, non-use products, and equipment etc., must be properly stored.)
• Mut complete all preventive daily checks such as nozzle leaks, oil leaks and water leaks.
• Must record all quality paperwork in accordance with the established standards and/or as outlined by the injection molding and quality supervisor.
• Set up and change injection tooling.
• Simple preventative maintenance of tooling.
• Adjust process to conform to quality and production standards.
• Set up of assembly stations to produce product.
• Ensure that product conforms to bill of materials.
• Verify machines are running in safe manner with obvious machine issues.

Other:

• Other duties as assigned.

Safety:

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the facility through good housekeeping practices.
• Follow all safety and OSHA guidelines.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to five years of experience in injection molding environment.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Self-motivation.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds. Employee must have the ability to complete the following repetitive tasks. Percent involved in each applicable activity is noted.

• Visual Inspection of machinery and product 75%
• Color Vision 75%
• Balance 75% 
• External Cold 5%
• External Heat 5%
• Noise 10%
• Wet Conditions 10%
• Working without assistance 75%
• Fine Hand Manipulations 40%
• Pinching Fingers movements 40%
• Seated work 10%
• Bending 40%
• Kneeling 10%
• Squatting 40%
• Reaching above head 40%
• Prolonged standing/walking 75%
• Twisting 40%

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Requires the use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, and hardhats. Jewelry is not permitted.

Special Requirements:

Must pass:

• Pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Background check.

Employee Benefits

• 40 hours of non-paid time off starts at time of hire and requires supervisor approval to use.
• PTO accrual starts at time of hire; 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked. PTO can be used for any reason after 90 days of employment.
• Vacation accrual starts once eligibility time has been met and employees can earn up to 80 hours per year; requires supervisor approval to use. Increase in vacation time earned is based on years of service schedule. 
• 10 paid holidays once eligibility time has been met.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision along with other voluntary insurances available to employees who have met their eligibility time and work at minimum 30 hours a week.
• $50k life insurance policy provided to employees who have met their eligibility time and work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their eligible family members with 24/7 access.
• 401 (k) retirement for employees 21 years and older with ability to contribute 1st of the month following date of hire. Company match up to 50% of a 6% employee contribution after 90 days. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Profit Sharing for employees 21 years and older, have met minimum required worked hours as of January 1st or July 1st based on date of hire. This is automatically contributed to annually. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Sam’s club membership to employees with at least 1 year of service on or before April 1st.
• Tuition reimbursement/seminars for continued education. Company approval is required and must be related to employee’s current or potential future position with the company,  

Shifts available dependent on current openings based on production needs : 

Day shift M-F 6:00am-6:00pm

Night shift Su-Th 6:00pm-6:00am with 15% shift premium