Process Technician

Medbio, LLC; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plastic manufacturing industry seeks an experienced professional to operate injection molding processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plastic injection molding principles, technical skills, and a commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards in the workplace. This role requires hands-on experience with various machinery and adherence to best practices in production and maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of job-related experience in plastic injection molding.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Understanding of Scientific Injection Molding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate various process equipment.
• Troubleshoot new mold tryouts and establish molding parameters.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Technical math skills

Working knowledge of plastic injection molding principles

Understanding of plastic materials

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Injection molding machines

Thermolators

Material Dryers

Job description

RANGE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setup and operate various process equipment per standard procedures.
• Install molds with needed auxiliary equipment in order to ensure press is ready for start-up.
• Troubleshoot new mold tryouts.
• Establish molding parameters using applicable methods, including Scientific Injection Molding techniques as appropriate.
• Maintain safe work area.
• Move assigned work orders into first position using ERP system.
• Perform required maintenance to molds that are currently running.
• Measure and record process parameters during molding operation.
• Complete all required documentation required for assigned tasks.
• Assist Manufacturing Associates and Material Handlers in the Molding Department as necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment as assigned.
• Assist with quality and productivity improvement processes as assigned.
• Assist Quality Engineering with process validation activities as required.
• Complete proper shut-down of machinery when production run is complete.
• Remove mold from press when production run is complete.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years of job related experience in plastic injection molding. An Associate’s degree may be substituted for up to 50 percent of this requirement.
• Working knowledge of plastic injection molding principles including Scientific Injection Molding
• Basic understanding of plastic materials including physical characteristics and terminology.
• Technical math skills.
• Working knowledge of injection molding machines and ancillary equipment (e.g., Material Dryers, Thermolators, etc.
• Able to lift 60 pounds minimum on a regular basis.
  
  

TRAINING:

• All training courses as identified on the Training Matrix must be complete 90 days after hire.
• Any other training identified by the Production Supervisor.
  
  

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• All responsibilities outlined in the Range of Responsibilities and any other assigned Responsibility identified by the Production Supervisor.