Process Technician (Palmer)

Position Summary: The Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving plastic injection molding process issues, including material flow, temperature control and cycle times. The Process Technician verifies correct set-up of molds, materials and processes and auxiliary equipment before machine start up to ensure part conformity and quality products.

Availability on 2nd or 3rd shift, pay $26-36/hr depending on experience. Plastic injection molding experience required. Local candidates only (US Citizens or Greencard).

Job Responsibilities:

The list is a comprehensive list meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

• Monitors and troubleshoots existing process parameters and production standards of plastic injection molding machines.
• Identifies and corrects problems that affect product quality, excess scrap, and cycle times.
• Start up, process and shut down injection molding equipment and lines.
• Assists with/has experience pulling and setting injection molds
• Assists with preventative maintenance of injection molding machines and robots
• Conducts mold and auxiliary equipment repairs as needed.
• Cleans molds, removes accumulated grease, oil, water to ensure proper working order and safe work environment.
• Works closely with maintenance personnel to ensure any maintenance and tooling issues are being addressed.
• Mix raw material for injection molding system as needed.
• Perform all duties as directed under the Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Processing Manager, Production Supervisor.
• Assists on production floor as business needs dictate.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Performs all tasks in compliance with company and OSHA safety policies and protocols and all applicable codes and standards.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of High School Degree
• Certification in Injection Molding preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of working knowledge of Plastic injection molding
• Proven experience setting/pulling molds
• Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft suite.