Process Technician

DRS Industrial; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DRS Industrial is seeking a Plastic Injection Mold Setter/Process Technician to set up, operate, and monitor molding machines. You will troubleshoot issues, adjust parameters, and ensure high-quality parts while maintaining equipment per procedures.

Responsibilities include mold changes, material handling, data logging, and training operators. Candidates need 2+ years in plastics injection molding and strong measurement accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastics injection molding, including startup, sampling, and cycle-time optimization.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with measuring tools (calipers, gauges) and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up injection molds and load molds into presses.
• Adjust machine settings based on specs and materials.
• Troubleshoot molding problems and adjust processes to meet quality targets.
• Change molds to produce different parts efficiently.
• Perform quality checks and record press data and maintenance logs.
• Train operators on startup procedures and safe operation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Gauges/calipers

Quality control

Robot programming

Data entry

Tools

Robot programming

Job description

Company Description DRS Industrial specializes in building aluminum and steel molds and producing injection-molded components for a wide range of customers. The organization focuses on delivering superior quality, low cost, and condensed timing to meet demanding production requirements. DRS Industrial’s mission is to provide production-quality molds and molded components efficiently and at competitive prices. Team members contribute directly to tangible results for customers through precision manufacturing and reliable service.

Role Description: A plastic injection Mold Setter/Process Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring plastic injection molding machines, ensuring high-quality plastic parts are produced by troubleshooting issues, adjusting machine parameters, performing quality checks, and maintaining the equipment according to established procedures.

Duties

• Machine set up: Loading molds into the press, adjusting machine settings based on product specifications and material properties.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues with the molding process, including material flow problems, mold misalignment, and machine malfunctions.
• Mold Changes: Switching out molds on the machine to produce different parts efficiently.
• Material Handling: Loading and managing plastic resin pellets, ensuring proper material feed and consistency.
• Quality: Inspecting molded parts for defects like flash, sink marks, and dimensional accuracy using measuring tools like calipers and gauges. Work with the Quality department to ensure customer requirements are being met.
• Documentation: Recording press data, quality checks, and maintenance logs.
• Report all issues to the Production Manager.
• Train operators on how to run molds at start up.

Experience

• Prior experience in processing molding machines; 3-5 years
• Hands-on processing skills include new mold startups, sampling, troubleshooting, optimizing cycle time and setups.
• Understanding of plastic injection molding principles and processes
• Familiarity with different plastic materials and their properties
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Proficiency in using measuring tools and quality control techniques Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, basic computer literacy for data entry and monitoring systems
• Robot programming is a plus
• Run injection mold presses as needed to ensure customer demand in met
• Good housekeeping skills

• Manufacturing facility with industrial machinery, often in a fast-paced production environment.
• Exposure to noise and heat from operating equipment.
• May require standing for extended periods and lifting heavy components.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience

• Plastics injection molding: 2 years (Required)