Process Technician

Empire Precision Plastics; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Precision Plastics seeks a Process Technician to oversee daily manufacturing floor performance, verify setups, tools, processes and material acceptance, and maintain a clean, safe environment. The role supports root-cause analysis for tooling, containment and workflow efficiency while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The technician will replicate master processes, document startup results, manage scrap in IQMS, and respond quickly to machine alarms to keep production on

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of plastics processing and equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Computer literate with IQMS and FileMaker Pro.

Responsibilities

• Ensure job is set up as documented to replicate the documented master process.
• Inspect condition of mold temperature control lines to ensure safe operation.
• Replicate the Master Process and verify the process outputs are within the limits defined in the Master.
• Complete all required start-up documentation completely and accurately.
• Count and enter startup scrap into IQMS.
• Ensure part containment is robust to eliminate loss of parts or contaminated parts.
• Set alarm and quality limits per Master process.
• Set molding process per documented process sheets.
• Respond to machine alarms as they occur using a troubleshooting mindset to identify alarm root cause and return process to the master.
• Write-up equipment or tool maintenance as required.
• Recommend equipment and process improvements to increase efficiency, decrease down time, improve safety, or reduce costs.
• Recommend tool engineering changes to enhance part quality, tool performance and/or productivity.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Follow company safety policies and special equipment safety practices as needed.
• Assist or replace other team members as needed to ensure production schedule is maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plastics processing

Mechanical skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IQMS

FileMaker Pro

Job description

The Process Technician is responsible for the daily performance of the manufacturing floor. This includes verification of setup, tooling, process, material and visual acceptance of all jobs starting and in process. The Process Tech will help maintain a safe and clean working environment. They will also help continuous improvement with problem solving for tooling, containment, and workflow efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Ensure job is set up as documented to replicate the documented master process.
• Inspect condition of mold temperature control lines to ensure safe operation.
• Replicate the Master Process and verify the process outputs are within the limits defined in the Master. Document that the process running replicates the Master making parts per the quality specifications.
• Complete all required start-up documentation completely and accurately.
• Count and enter startup scrap into IQMS.
• Ensure part containment is robust to eliminate loss of parts or contaminated parts.
• Set alarm and quality limits per Master process.
• Set molding process per documented process sheets.
• Respond to machine alarms as they occur using a troubleshooting mindset to identify alarm root cause and return process to the master. Ensure all non-conforming parts are captured and reported as scrap.
• Write-up equipment or tool maintenance as required.
• Recommend equipment and process improvements to increase efficiency, decrease down time, improve safety, or reduce costs.
• Recommend tool engineering changes to enhance part quality, tool performance and/or productivity.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Follow company safety policies and special equipment safety practices as needed.
• Assist or replace other team members as needed to ensure production schedule is maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Knowledge and experience of plastics processing and equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Computer literate with IQMS and FileMaker Pro.

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager
Work Environment: Production Floor
Physical Requirements: Stand eight hours per day, able to lift 30 lbs., manual dexterity; good eyesight.
Educational Requirement: High School Diploma
Job Description Approved By: Rick Sacheli
Approval Date: Aug. 3, 2023