Process Technician I

Position Summary 

Under direct supervision, this individual will perform a broad range of tasks involving molding production support. This includes equipment and process set-up, troubleshooting production problems, continuous improvement initiatives. Additional responsibilities include the performance of simple maintenance. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a controlled injection molding process by using a scientific and systematic approach 


• Daily Mold cleanings, mold setup and mold pull activities. 


• Receives work order and verifies that the components are correct.


• Verifies work before proceeding with operations.


• Completes all documentation correctly and consistently, maintaining minimal errors in production paperwork. 


• Follow all safety guidelines of the molding area including utilization of PPE.


• Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to ensure part quality/performance


• Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines/tools


• Identify and lead lean initiatives using ICU continuous improvement system.


• Mentor Setup and Process Technicians 


• Perform Line Clearance and document process parameters


• Perform material handling duties and activities as required


• Perform all process tech I duties and activities as required


• Must perform tasks directed by manager 

Knowledge & Skills

• Must have strong knowledge of Plastic Processing 


• Demonstrate ability to set/start/and complete first article inspections. Capturing plastic conditions, mold cavity balance and complete paperwork 


• Ability to identify different molding defects 


• Ability to consistently meet set standards for cycle times on molding machines


• 1 year knowledge of take-out robots and EOAT


• Ability to set up hot runner controls


• General hydraulic and pneumatic experience


• Ability to graph data that can be used for a path to problem solving


• Experience with robotics and automated delivery systems preferred


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/mold drawings


• Ability to train/transfer knowledge to others


• Capable of advanced trouble shooting skills


• Must be a creative problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot a variety of processing issues. 


• Safety driven 


• Excellent attention to detail


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)


• Good written and oral communications skills.


• Ability to work in a team environment


• Strong interpersonal skills.   


• Collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done 

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience 

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• High School Diploma required


• 1 year of Injection Molding Setup or Manufacturing experience preferred 

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a clean room environment


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time; depending on the machine they are operating


• Operator is required to use computer or touch screen to enter work order data


• Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 50 pounds


• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time