Injection Molding Process Technician

Cambro Manufacturing Co.; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambro Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Process Tech II for the Injection Molding department. You will own daily processes, perform mold setup/startups, and drive high output and quality in your assigned cell.

You will troubleshoot issues, document parameters, and collaborate with engineering, mold shop, scheduling, and quality control to meet production goals. A strong focus on safety and efficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3–4 years related experience.
• Advanced-level troubleshooting to identify root causes.
• Ability to document run parameters for molds and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-up and start-up of molds and equipment daily.
• Maximize machine output and utilization in assigned cell.
• Monitor quality, cycle time, and part weights.
• Troubleshoot processing range issues following SOPs.
• Collaborate with Sr. Tech, Engineering, Mold Shop, Scheduling and QC.
• Lead mold changeovers and train others on procedures.
• Identify improvements to safety, efficiency and profitability.
• Provide technical support to set-up technicians.
• Maintain clean, orderly production areas.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Process optimization

Mold setup

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

3–4 years related experience

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Robot and secondary equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Injection Molding experience is required to perform this job.

The Process Tech II takes full ownership of the various processes in the injection molding department, and specifically in their assigned area. Their main responsibilities are to maintain optimal daily performance, running efficiency, and therepeatability of all the Injection department’s molds and machinery. The Process Tech II performs accurate, efficient mold set-ups and start-ups daily, maintaining a high level of machine output and utilization for theassigned cell.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs all Set-Up Tech I and Set-up Tech II responsibilities, including mold preparation, mold removal, mold installation, and robot and secondary equipment set-up.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain maximum utilization/up time on machinery in theassigned area.
• Daily monitors all running jobs for adherence to department standards, including part quality, cycle time, and part weight conditions.
• Takes initiative to troubleshoot and resolve any processing range issues that are abnormal or outside of standard operating procedures.
• Works closely with the Sr. Tech Supervisor, the Engineering department, the Mold Shop, theScheduling and Quality Control departments to perform mold/material testing. Accurately documents test results and makes recommendations.
• Strong initiative to perform mold changeovers and lead group efforts to meet schedule adherence requirements. Ability to train others on proper set-up and start-up procedures.
• Assists in the identification, recommendation, and implementation of new procedures to improve the department’s safety, efficiency, and profitability goals.
• Provides technical support to other set-up technicians to fine-tune jobs to maximize output; reduce cycles, part weights, and help increase department profit margins.
• Recognizes and corrects safety hazards as they are identified.
• Ensures that production areas are kept clean and orderly.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual and dependable, in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receiving and giving feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
• Able to understand and demonstrate the Cambro company culture, display the company's core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
• Understands the department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieving these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of the material handler and set-up positions
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to 4 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess previously demonstrated advanced-level processing/troubleshooting skills and can quickly identify and resolve root causes of processing/quality issues.
• Must have the ability to develop, optimize, and document run parameters for new or existing department molds, materials, auxiliary, and secondary equipment.
• Must be able to coordinate activities with various positions and personnel in the Injection Molding department, as well as with supporting department personnel, to accomplish specific assigned goals and objectives.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical processing related problems in situations where only limited standardization exists.