Process Technician

Energizer Holdings; Garrettsville (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Energizer Holdings in Garrettsville, OH seeks a skilled technician to maintain plastic injection molding processes and equipment. You will start/stop machines, install molds, troubleshoot, and optimize tooling and loaders in a fast-paced setting.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in plastic injection molding, a high school diploma or GED, and US work authorization. Forklift/tow motor experience is a plus; safety and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of experience with plastic injection molding and related facilities equipment.
• US work authorization for full-time employment.
• Forklift and scissor lift experience is a plus.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication, math, and computer-literate abilities.
• Ability to work independently as shift lead when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plastic injection molding processes and related equipment.
• Start/stop molding equipment and install/remove molds and trim dies.
• Troubleshoot and repair molding machines, robots, and loaders.
• Operate forklift to move molds and equipment as required.
• Read and monitor machine data and processing graphs.
• Assist with preventive maintenance on molds and equipment.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Math skills

Communication

Self-direction

Reading instructions

Forklift experience

Tow motor experience

Scissor lift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Job description

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc. Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

This person will perform several tasks associated with maintaining plastic injection molding process, equipment related to injection molding machines, servo robots, grinders, trimming equipment, loader systems, facilities support and other. Duties include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Injection molding process knowledge - i.e. pressures, velocity, melt, fill time, ejector bars, etc.
• Start and stop of injection molding equipment.
• Install/remove molds, trim dies, grinders, and other auxiliary equipment to make plastic parts.
• Troubleshoot, correct, repair, and optimize injection molding machines, robots (move/initialize), trim dies and all support equipment for molding operations (thermolators, loader system, grinders, conveyors, etc). The individual will respond to various equipment conditions, analyze the situation for root cause, and apply the appropriate skill to resolve the issue.
• Operate fork truck to complete tasks such as pulling and setting molds, changing trim dies, etc.
• Read, record, and monitor instructions, formulas, and processing graphs of machine operational data.
• Occasionally assist with preventative maintenance on molds and equipment.

General duties:

• Demonstrate and promote safe work practices and standards consistent with all OSHA and Energizer internal safety policies and procedures including lock out tag out (LOTO)
• Interact and assist colleagues to help them with molding problems.
• Respectful communication with colleagues and management.
• Interact with vendors and service technicians occasionally.
• Maintain housekeeping
• Support Safety, Quality, and Cost
• Other duties as required.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Climbing: Ascending and descending ladders, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Standing: Remaining in an upright position particularly for sustained periods of time
• Pushing and Pulling: Carts containing supplies and equipment
• Lifting: Lifting of equipment weighing 60 to 90 pounds
• Able to tighten bolts to 125 ft. /lbs. of torque using 18” lever ratchet
• Vision: Must pass tow motor qualification test
• Dexterity: Must operate hand tools and manipulate machinery using both hands

WORK SCHEDULE:

• This position could be 12-hour day or night schedule or some other schedule based on business needs.

What we are looking for

• High school or GED
• 5 or more years of work experience with plastic injection molding and facilities equipment as described previously.
• Must be legally authorized to work full time in the US.
• Tow motor and scissor lift experience is a plus.
• Basic math to solve problems
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving abilities
• Communication – oral and written
• Basic knowledge using computers
• Be self-directing as this position could be the sole resource for the shift.
• Personal attributes including: dependability, initiative, cooperation, innovation, persistence, integrity, working in a team-based environment and other similar attributes.

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The pay rate for this position is up to USD $28.85/Yr. per hour

Please note that the pay rate provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.