Process Technician

ZipRecruiter; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Process Technician to maintain and repair blow mold and injection mold machines. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, making adjustments, and collaborating with teams to meet production goals. The role requires expertise in injection molding and robotics, ensuring efficient operations and safety compliance.

Benefits

Health plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Forklift certification can be obtained on-site.
• 3-5 years of injection and/or blow molding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machinery and repair mold parts.
• Set up injection/blow molding tools and molds.
• Assist in achieving production and quality goals.

Skills

Forklift certification

Knowledge of blow molding

Knowledge of injection molding

Ability to work independently

Understanding of pneumatics

Ability to use basic hand tools

Education

3-5 years of injection and/or blow molding experience

1-3 years of robotics experience

Tools

McGuire blenders

Robotics

Conveyors

Job description

Job Description

I. Job Summary

The Process Technician maintains and repairs blow mold and/or injection mold machines during production. Responsibilities include troubleshooting machinery, hot stamp machines, and repairing/replacing mold parts. The technician also assists the Supervisor in achieving production, quality, housekeeping, and safety goals.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Produce quality plastic wheels, lids, and small components for trash cans.
2. Make necessary adjustments to injection molding equipment to keep it within allowable specifications.
3. Set up injection/blow molding tools and molds, sample/production molds, and set machine parameters to process parts to specifications; connect all water lines as needed (chilled and tower water).
4. Start-up and troubleshoot issues at the press, inspect sample parts, remove molds, stage for disassembly, and collaborate with production teams to meet demand and improve processes.
5. Connect hydraulics for mold knock-out pins and repair/replace as necessary.
6. Connect pneumatic lines to molds and repair/replace as necessary.
7. Connect mold heaters and thermocouple cables.
8. Make resin changes on machines as needed.
9. Assist the Shift Supervisor in training and directing Packer/Inspectors to ensure quality production.
10. Record end-of-shift production, downtime, and quality data.
11. Monitor the IQMS system.
12. Report unsafe or out-of-specification equipment promptly.
13. Diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot, and investigate machinery issues during production, including production of out-of-spec parts.
14. Reduce waste and scrap rates during mold change processes.
15. Notify relevant personnel of scrap issues promptly.
16. Evaluate mold change schedules to meet production needs and coordinate plant resources involved in job changes.
17. Conduct preventative maintenance while tools are in machines.
18. Adjust machine parameters for order specifications, ensuring minimal flash and safety compliance.
19. When not working directly with machinery, perform responsibilities similar to Material Handlers, including relieving Material Handlers during breaks.

III. Qualifications

The following are required qualifications:

• Forklift certification (can be obtained on-site).
• 3-5 years of injection and/or blow molding experience.
• 1-3 years of robotics experience.
• Experience working with robotics, conveyors, sprue pickers.
• Experience with McGuire blenders.
• Experience processing HDPE.

Additional knowledge, skills, or abilities required include:

• Knowledge of blow molding and injection molding.
• Knowledge of mold change setup.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of valve gate injection molding, hot stamping setup, mold labeling, and robotics.
• Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical concepts.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and a multimeter.
• Ability to process optimal conditions for efficient cycles.
• Operate forklifts to move molds and equipment.

Company Benefits

Includes multiple health plans, dental, vision, FSA options, life insurance, accident & dismemberment insurance, travel insurance, STD & LTD, EAP, voluntary insurances, 401(k) with company match, paid leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Wastequip

Founded in 1989, Wastequip has evolved from manufacturing steel containers and compactors to becoming an all-in-one solutions provider for waste management. We are committed to sustainability and innovation in the waste industry, aiming to build a brighter future for all.