Process Technician

Ferriot Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferriot Inc. on the Akron, Ohio production floor seeks a Process Technician for the Second Shift to lead injection molding processes, coach mold setter/processors, and drive efficient changeovers.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, process optimization, and hands-on supervision of the molding line. Ideal candidates bring at least five years in advanced molding, knowledge of resins and gas-assisted processes, and strong communication to coordinate with engineers and production staff.

Qualifications

• Must have five years of advanced injection molding experience including processing, mold tryout or technician roles.
• Knowledge of engineering resins and gas-assist processes.
• Able to read and interpret procedures, specs, and process data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and human relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and troubleshoot injection molding processes using engineered/commodity resins.
• Train mold setter/processors and general service staff on processing techniques and equipment operation.
• Review cycle times, scrap rates and process efficiency for each press.
• Conduct new mold qualification and pilot runs to establish optimal processes.
• Interface with Process Engineer, Tooling/Production specialist, and Molding Manager to meet processing needs.

Skills

Mold set-ups

Injection molding controls

Resin knowledge

Mold operations

Mold start-ups

Math & measurement

Communication skills

Education

High school education or higher

Tools

Mold tooling

Tow motor operation

Data capture devices

Job description

Process Technician – Production Floor, Second Shift, performs a variety of technical duties within the production floor.This would include, but is not limited to, reviewing and recommending proper techniques to streamline processing including resin selection; trains mold setter/processors and level 2’s in AOBP in processing and processing problem-solving techniques; assists the department in troubleshooting; oversees and reviews work performed by the mold setter/processors and level 2’s; functions as the support person for new mold qualifications, pilot runs and establishing effective optimum processes as directed by the Process Engineer; ensures proper paperwork is completed by mold setter/processors and level 2’s; may fill-in as a shift supervisor.

This position is for First Shift, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Develop, optimize and troubleshoot injection molding processes using a wide variety of engineered and commodity type resins;
• Trains mold setter/processors and general service (material handlers) on processing techniques, proper operation of machine controls, data capture/storage devices, printers, dryers, thermolators, robotics, and other auxiliary equipment, recommends equipment and materials to improve mold changeover times;
• Reviews cycle times, scrap rates, counts, and optimizing processes for each press running;
• Conducts new mold qualification and pilot run to establish effective and optimum processes;
• Interface with the Process Engineer, Tooling/Production specialist, and Molding Manager to achieve processing requirements;
• Identifies tooling related issues found during process start-ups or adjustments and communicates them to the department manager, processing engineer, or mold repair person;
• Reviews work performed by mold setter/processors on a daily basis and instruct mold setter/processors on how to be more efficient;
• Assists with maintaining and updating all required departmental records per SOP and defined ISO requirements, ensures all paperwork related to mold set-ups, pullouts, and start-ups are properly completed and passed on to the department manager in a timely manner, ensures proper shop order paperwork is issued to various work stations on the production floor.
• Functions as shift foreman, supervising shift in foreman’s absence on any shift as required;
• Organizes, catalogs processing information stored on diskettes, CDs/DVDs, Flash Sticks, and M-cards;
• Functions as the technical lead for identifying replacement gas-assist related components;
• Performs and is responsible for other duties and functions as delegated, directed, and necessary.
  

Position Purpose:

Process Technician – Production Floor, Second Shift, performs a variety of technical duties within the production floor.This would include, but is not limited to, reviewing and recommending proper techniques to streamline processing including resin selection; trains mold setter/processors and level 2’s in AOBP in processing and processing problem-solving techniques; assists the department in troubleshooting; oversees and reviews work performed by the mold setter/processors and level 2’s; functions as the support person for new mold qualifications, pilot runs and establishing effective optimum processes as directed by the Process Engineer; ensures proper paperwork is completed by mold setter/processors and level 2’s; may fill-in as a shift supervisor.

This position is for First Shift, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Key competencies include:

• Develop, optimize and troubleshoot injection molding processes using a wide variety of engineered and commodity type resins;
• Trains mold setter/processors and general service (material handlers) on processing techniques, proper operation of machine controls, data capture/storage devices, printers, dryers, thermolators, robotics, and other auxiliary equipment, recommends equipment and materials to improve mold changeover times;
• Reviews cycle times, scrap rates, counts, and optimizing processes for each press running;
• Conducts new mold qualification and pilot run to establish effective and optimum processes;
• Interface with the Process Engineer, Tooling/Production specialist, and Molding Manager to achieve processing requirements;
• Identifies tooling related issues found during process start-ups or adjustments and communicates them to the department manager, processing engineer, or mold repair person;
• Reviews work performed by mold setter/processors on a daily basis and instruct mold setter/processors on how to be more efficient;
• Assists with maintaining and updating all required departmental records per SOP and defined ISO requirements, ensures all paperwork related to mold set-ups, pullouts, and start-ups are properly completed and passed on to the department manager in a timely manner, ensures proper shop order paperwork is issued to various work stations on the production floor.
• Functions as shift foreman, supervising shift in foreman’s absence on any shift as required;
• Organizes, catalogs processing information stored on diskettes, CDs/DVDs, Flash Sticks, and M-cards;
• Functions as the technical lead for identifying replacement gas-assist related components;
• Performs and is responsible for other duties and functions as delegated, directed, and necessary.
  

Reports to:

Manager, Molding Department

Requirements:

Education:

High school education or higher

Knowledge:

Must have a vast knowledge of mold set-ups, hookups, injection molding machine controls, start-ups, gas assist in an injection molding facility.Must have knowledge of engineering resins.Working knowledge of injection molding equipment, mold operations, mold set-ups, plastic resins, and mixing procedures including math and measurement techniques/equipment.Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing (working human relations skills)

Experience:

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of advanced injection molding with processing, Mold tryout or technician experience in an injection molding technical experience and background is a must.

Independent Judgment:

Constant. Performs duties with little supervision, regularly makes independent judgments. Must make independent decisions when required as to equipment, production, and personnel problems. The job requires leadership skills.

Quality:

Follow regulatory, company, and departmental procedures implicitly. In the execution of the job function, the Process Technician must focus on the quality aspect of all activities.Each assigned activity has at least an indirect, if not direct, impact on the profitability of the department.Doing the job right the first time and in a timely manner is important to meeting management expectations.The Process Technician is responsible for the quality output of the molding presses.It should always be the goal to achieve zero defects on each job.Material loss on start-ups as well as production rejects must be minimized at all times.Quality product delivered to Ferriot customer is the number one priority.

Physical Exertion:

Routinely lifts 25 lbs. or more.Occasionally requires lifting of heavy items, the job requires being on feet most of the shift, bends twists, stoops, walks, lifts and extensively uses hands, wrists, and shoulders, legs, waist and back; uses hand/eye coordination to remove mold, and operate a tow motor, has to work with and around heat and dust, must be able to climb and work effectively at heights, in tight places and uncomfortable positions.Must be able to exert enough pressure to tighten mold bolts, connections, and hook-ups.

Tools:

Ratchets, knife(s), screwdriver, hammer, wrenches, pry bars, molds, cans/drums, mixing tumblers, parts scale, staple machine, mills, bolts, clippers, pliers, sanders, funnels, channel locks, overhead crane, paper, markers, pencils, written policies and procedures, labor contract, conveyor ramps, automatic floor sweepers, brushes, vacuum loaders, tow motors, tape machines, band machines, truck docks, propane tanks, vacuums, brooms, locks and tagouts, absorbents, rags, gloves, dust masks, glasses/goggles, ladders, personal computer, network, ERP system, calculators, and micrometers.

Attendance:

This is a second shift position. Must be in attendance on a regular, full-time basis and conform to all Company Attendance Policies. Due to the leadership and directional nature of this position, attendance is of the utmost importance.The Process Technician must be available and willing to work other shifts and work overtime (including weekends) as necessary/required.

Status:

Salary Non-Exempt. This is an “at-will” position.