Responsibilities:

• Set up all scheduled production molds and machines to established process and ensure they are running to rate and defect free.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on molds that are in production and document anything found out of the normal.
• Clean mold, machine platen, and any areas that are out of the normal scope.
• If production demands are high the Process Tech will support the operation in a mold setter function and will be required to pull and set up production tooling
• The Mold/Process Technician will perform appropriate trouble shooting and will be expected to fix defects with adjustments of the machine settings within established guidelines to keep the machine producing quality product.
• During the performing of the day-to-day duties the Mold Technician will be asked to perform material handling duties if needed and will also support the training of new material handlers as needed.
• This position will work closely with the maintenance department to ensure all issues with production machines are written up and the machinery is in safe operating condition.
• This position will work hand in hand with the Tool Room to make sure that all issues with part or tooling are addressed and slated for repair.
• Ensure the production floor is clean and all areas are free of clutter and in the assigned state of 5S.
• The Process Technician is required to work with the Quality Department and Operations representatives to solve any issues that arise during the shift.
• Develop new processes as molds are moved between presses to achieve the KPIV’s from the prior machine.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to read the schedule and determine if orders are going to finish and plan accordingly
• Ability to systematically trouble shoot a machine or mold that is having issues and it and get the needed resources from responsible department to the correct problem
• Ability to help train and develop talent in other departments, including the Mold Technicians, Mold Setters, and Material Handlers.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.
• Plastics processing experience with a trouble shooting background
• Computer literacy
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work overtime and support shifts as needed

Preferred:

• RJG Decoupled Molding Training (Sys 1, Master Molder 1)
• Basic Blueprint reading
• White Belt and Yellow Belt Training