Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician will set-up and cycle Plastic Injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and adjust process parameters while ensuring proper machine function and quality parts. Additionally, the PIM Process Technician conducts production start-ups, material handling, MRP system transactions, quality checks of own work, periodic tooling preventative maintenance, and supports machine preventive maintenance.

Essential Functions Includes but not limited to:

• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech sets and starts up, troubleshoots, and monitors injection molding machines and related equipment to ensure quality production.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech dimensionally and visually inspects on-going production for defects.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech adjusts machine parameters and cycle times for wide range of plastic materials to ensure proper quality and function of parts.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech ensures part/material containment measures are implemented.
• Troubleshoots molding issues.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech conducts Root Cause Analysis of factors affecting overall product quality, as well as support QC as a process expert.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech notifies production supervisor and maintenance of any issues with equipment or molds.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech monitors machine operating software for stoppages, improper cycling, product color changes, and mold changes.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech enters all scrap into the production monitoring system; weigh and document all purging before disposing
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech documents and communicates any process adjustments required.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech communicates machine operating conditions, part or process issues, safety issues and resolutions to next shift.
• Must be disciplined and be able to adhere to processes and procedures.
• Must be able to operate a computer, calipers, understand basic gauges, and hand tools.
• Working understanding of MRP systems and be able to review and communicate causes of downtime or scrap.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech performs mold and material changeovers per customer orders.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech performs periodic preventative maintenance on injection molds.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech programs robot for part extraction and automated packaging.
• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech collaborates with Engineering teams to:

• Implements training programs for new and existing molds and injection molding equipment.
• Develops experiments to optimize equipment throughput and yield.
• Determines production needs related to process and other technical issues.

• Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech collaborates with the mold design team and external suppliers on mold improvements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude including comfort with using basic hand tools. Ability to perform minor machining work (manual mill/lathe, tap and die, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent education or trade school diploma program
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or machine operation experience
• 3-5 years of plastic injection molding experience as material handler and process technician.
• Understands and can interpret part and tooling prints and diagrams
• Working knowledge of calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment

• An ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally
• Knowledge of robots (preferred but not required)
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Detail-oriented
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, Lean, 5S and Kaizen events.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push equipment or mold carts with casters
• Frequent standing for extended periods, walking from one job to another, occasional climbing of ladders or rolling stairs may be required

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