Process Technician

Medbio, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plastics industry seeks a skilled professional in plastic injection molding. The role involves operating equipment, troubleshooting molds, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and relevant experience. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years of job-related experience in plastic injection molding.
• Able to lift 60 pounds minimum regularly.
• Completion of training courses within 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate various process equipment as per standard procedures.
• 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

Basic understanding of plastic materials

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s degree (substitutable for experience)

Tools

Injection molding machines

Material Dryers

Thermolators

Job description

• 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.

Innovative. Trustworthy. Knowledgeable. Passionate.