Molding Process Technician - Uptime & Quality Focus

OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.; Middlefield Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to maximize uptime of plastic injection molding equipment in our Ohio facility.

You will diagnose quality issues, implement process changes, and coordinate with material handlers to improve efficiency and accuracy. The role requires hands-on experience with molding machines, safety procedures such as lockout/tagout, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prior experience with processing of plastic injection molding machines.
• Lock out/tag out authorization provided by company.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools.
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, standing, bending, stretching, using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push, and fit items.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the start of molding machines and ensures proper functionality to support the on-time completion of production targets.
• Troubleshoots molding machine malfunctions or bottlenecks that can be corrected by material changes or process adjustments.
• Records the details of machine malfunctions and the appropriate adjustments as required.
• Communicates and verifies necessary raw material adjustments to material handlers to improve production efficiency and accuracy.
• Conducts test runs of process or machine adjustments to ensure proper machine functionality and alignment with quality standards.
• Routinely changes machine inserts to customize product wording or labeling in accordance with customer specifications.
• Notifies a Maintenance Technician of a machine electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic issue or problems that may require a fabricated solution.
• Identifies parts or machines that need new parts or need to be replaced and notifies the supervisor.
• Assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies under the guidance of a technical Manager.
• Performs routine analyses and calculations, and recommends changes in equipment, products or test methods.
• Assists the on-shift supervisor with assigning operators to machines and provides direction to Machine Operator as to machine cycle time and operating multiple machines at a time.
• Assists Material Handlers with troubleshooting material issues.
• Writes simple robot programs and makes minor adjustments to complex programs.
• Has basic knowledge of moving different robots.
• Has the ability to service and maintain End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT)

Skills

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to maximize uptime of plastic injection molding equipment in our Ohio facility.

You will diagnose quality issues, implement process changes, and coordinate with material handlers to improve efficiency and accuracy. The role requires hands-on experience with molding machines, safety procedures such as lockout/tagout, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.