2nd Shift - Molding Process Technician

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Russellville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. seeks a Process Technician to set up and maintain process controls on presses, molds, and equipment in alignment with customer specifications.

You will troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance while driving improvements to reduce downtime and improve quality. Strong problem-solving, teamwork and reliability are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic math and office skills including Excel, Word, and AS400.
• Safety and environmental training
• Experience in injection molding or manufacturing preferred
• Ability to work afternoons or night shift

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain process controls on presses and molds.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment; perform preventative maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and cycle times.
• Coordinate machine set-ups and tooling evaluations.
• Ensure product quality with quality inspectors and problem solving.
• Maintain documentation and production data records

Skills

Time Management

Creative & Innovative Thinking

Problem Solving

Accountability & Dependability

Research & Analysis

Decision Making & Judgement

Ethics & Integrity

Planning & Organizing

Mathematical Reasoning

Communication

Customer Focus

Energy and Stress

Team Work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

MS Word

AS400

Job description

Summary

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up and maintaining process controls on presses, molds and equipment to customer specifications. He or she is responsible for resolving manufacturing processes. The Process Technician is responsible troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment. Additionally, he or she will maintain equipment and prevent failures by suggesting and implementing improvement plans. He or she would coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure good production and quality through problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Creative & Innovative Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Accountability & Dependability
• Research & Analysis
• Decision Making & Judgement
• Ethics & Integrity
• Planning & Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work

Job Duties

• Optimizes all machine processes by reducing scrap, cycle times and mold change times;
• Assists with launches of new programs by building a new process to ensure quality products of parts and attends launch meetings prior to production start-up as needed;
• Maintains and secures controlled injection process by using part weights by using plastic data and using a systematic approach to optimising current running process;
• Directs set-ups for molds using efficient mold change systems and robotics;
• Oversees in-house tooling and material evaluations to ensure optimum performance;
• Describes system, components, and parts operating characteristics and malfunctions by writing technical reports;
• Sets-up injection molds and performs start-up and shut-down of molding systems;
• Verifies systems performance by testing functioning of installed equipment;
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques;
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining process controls of presses, molds and equipment.
• Must be experienced with Robotics and Programming, with End of Arm Set-up and troubleshooting, develop and modify robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts
• Knowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's.
• 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 and notify supervisors when major service is required
• Provide ownership and analysis of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction in defects, overall process improvement and/or the reduction of downtime and continue improvements
• Compiles, stores and receives production data
• Completes all paperwork as required.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Must have experience with hot runners/valve gate sequencing/gas assist/insert molding.
• Promote safety by abiding to all related policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent. Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Possess basic mathematical skills
• Possess basic office skills such as Excel, Microsoft Word and AS400 systems.
• Safety and environmental training and experience
• Previous experience in injection molding department or at least manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to work afternoons or night shift
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.