Process Technician

General Machine Products Company; Mansfield, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

General Machine Products Company is seeking a skilled Process Technician to manage all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. You will direct and monitor the production schedule, perform mold and material changes, and ensure part conformity and quality through inspections and process adjustments.

This 2nd shift position runs from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM at our Mansfield, TX facility, with a competitive total rewards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience setting up and operating injection molding machines and robots.
• Experience diagnosing process issues and maintaining uptime on machines.
• Must read/write/speak basic English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to read measuring devices and blueprints.
• Master Molder certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot the injection molding process, including startup, shutdown, and maintenance.
• Direct and monitor production schedule; perform mold/material changes as needed.
• Inspect parts and ensure conformity; adjust processes for quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new molds and material sampling.
• Verify startup/process documents and changeover checklists.
• Set up support equipment and perform other duties related to production.

Skills

Injection molding

Robotics

Reading blueprints

Measuring devices

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Injection molding machines

Robotics equipment

Micrometer

Vernier calipers

Acu-Gauge

Job description

We are seeking a skilledProcess Technician to join our team. You will be responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. You will direct and monitor the production schedule, perform mold and material changes, and ensure part conformity and quality through inspections and process adjustments. This role will be for 2nd shift, 1pm - 9:30pm.

This role has an hourly range of $31/hr - $36/hr. In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Performallaspectsoftheinjectionmoldingprocesstoinclude,set-up,startupandshutdown, troubleshooting,equipmentmaintenanceandworkflow.
2. Direct and monitor the execution of the production schedule as well as performing mold and/or material changes as dictated by the schedule. Create cycle time reductions where possible.
3. Perform process troubleshooting, tooling setting, material setting, part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality.
4. Work with Engineering on current and new molds for alternative material sampling and new product sampling.
5. Verify documents, including start up and in process product inspection sheets, process monitoring log, changeover check list.
6. Prepare and set up support equipment (i.e. circulators, grinders, thermolator, hot runner controller, material dryer and material loader, etc.) as needed in the production area prior to start up.
7. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Qualifications:

• Highschooldiplomaorequivalentandfive(5)yearsofrelevantworkexperiencearerequired.
• Experience setting up and operating injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including robots, is required.
• Experience diagnosing process issues, making minor repairs, controlling quality, and maintaining high levels of uptime on machines.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to read measuring devices, i.e. micrometer, vernier calipers, Acu-Gauge, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Master Molder certification preferred

DISCLAIMER:

This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor. Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Pushing/pulling weight (assisted), up to 2 hours per day (interruptive)Lifting weight, up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours per day (interruptive).