Process Technician

plastechcareersite; Frederic (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off/Employee Sick and Safe  

401(k)

401(k) Discretionary Profit Sharing

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-term Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Auxiliary Benefits

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Plastech Corporation is seeking a Process Technician to maintain process control in injection molding, manage mold changes, and support start-ups for efficient production.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, adjusting parameters, and training Mold Set Up Technicians to improve yield and quality on a 6/3 rotating schedule with weekly pay. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime and scrap.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of injection molding processing experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend directions, procedures, instructions, specifications, and setup sheets.
• Knowledge of automation and robot operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform processing adjustments on injection molding equipment and robotics to maintain quality and production.
• Efficiently complete mold changes, set-ups, and start-ups according to established procedures.
• Analyze and troubleshoot machine-related problems to minimize downtime.
• Respond to all machine, robot, and secondary equipment alarms to maintain efficiency.
• Train Mold Set Up Technicians to understand processing parameters and injection molding principles.
• Implement and monitor real-time process control limits for production.

Skills

Plastic processing

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Reading technical docs

Job description

The Process Technician is responsible for maintaining the control of processes in injection molding, molding/tool changes, set-ups, and start-ups of molding. Additionally, this position is required to troubleshoot problems and correct parameters to maintain quality and efficient production.

Schedule & Compensation:

Plastech Corporation pays on a weekly basis. This position is on a 6&3 rotating schedule which means you will work 6 days and have the next 3 days off in a row.

Hours Available:

• 1st shift - 7:00am to 3:30pm ($27.00-$29.00 per hour)
• 3rd shift - 11:00pm - 7:30am ($33.00-$35.00 per hour)

***External candidates receive a $5,000 BONUS after 90 days of employment (must meet performance and attendance requirements).

Essential Functions:

• Perform processing adjustments on injection molding equipment, auxiliary support equipment, material handling systems, and robotics to maintain quality and production.
• Efficiently complete mold changes, set-ups, and start-ups according to established procedures to ensure customer demands are met. Ensure that all safety devices are properly in place, including lockout/tag out procedures to eliminate the risk of injury.
• Start-up/shut down of machinery, manifold controllers, cooling systems, valve gate systems, material loading systems, and power supplies to achieve standard operating efficiencies.
• Analyze and trouble-shoot machine-related problems, providing technical guidance and taking appropriate corrective measures to minimize downtime.
• Respond to all machine, robot, and secondary equipment alarms in a timely manner to maintain operating efficiencies and maximize profitability.
• Work closely with Operator Supervisors, Lead Operators, QA Inspectors, and Press Operators to improve product flow, quality, and reduce scrap.
• Monitor tooling condition and document tooling damage and/or processing issues to prevent avoidable molding problems and higher repair cost.
• Maintain a positive presence while performing job duties to help promote a good work environment.
• Train Mold Set Up Technicians to understand, measure, & use key processing parameters and injection molding principles to minimize scrap and increase profitability.
• Implement and monitor real-time process monitoring systems for assigned production jobs, utilizing data as necessary. Assist in establishing process control limits (tolerances) for production to ensure part consistency and quality. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and updates of all production and processing related documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

Knowledge, Education, Experience and/or Certifications:

• Three to five years of related injection molding processing experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend directions, procedures, instructions, specifications, and setup sheets to determine correct machine setup.
• Knowledge of automation and robot operations.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated abilities in plastic processing control, improvement, debugging, and cycle time reduction.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
• Read and interpret documents such as Picture Packet, IOP, procedure manual, and safety rules.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.

Key Attributes:

• Problem solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and maintain necessary communication.
• Interpersonal skills: Maintain open communication with fellow employees, supervision, and management, remain open to others' ideas, and exhibit willingness to try new things.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Quality control: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently be at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Professionalism: Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Confidentiality: Hold confidential information received from the company in strict confidence and exercise a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off/Employee Sick and Safe Time (PTO/ESST)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Auxiliary Benefits
• Vision Insurance

If you have any additional questions, please call or text 651-407-5700.

Pre-employment drug screening and/or testing is required.

Our Rush City, MN facility is located within 30 miles of Hinckley, Mora, Braham, Stanchfield, Cambridge, Isanti, North Branch, Wyoming, Lindstrom, and Chisago, MN and Grantsburg, WI!