Process Technician

Adler Pelzer Group 1; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Adler Pelzer Group, STS North America, located in Salem, VA, is seeking a Process Technician to monitor and optimize compound injection molding processes, run tool changes, and troubleshoot equipment. This role includes chemical room oversight, robot programming and maintenance responsibilities to ensure quality and efficiency.

The candidate will work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, supporting production goals with precision, safety compliance, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• 1-2 years of Process Tech experience.
• ABB Robotics programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Start up, process and shut down compound injection molding equipment and lines.
• Conduct tool changes on compound injection molding lines.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on compound injection molding lines.
• Oversee the chemical room operations incl. blending system and supplies.
• Trouble shoot vacuum pumps, filter system, mixing equipment and hopper in the chemical room.
• Operate, program and troubleshoot ABB robotics systems.

Skills

ABB Robotics Programming

Analytical

Self-Starter

Education

High School or better

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a major impact in the business world and be part of a passionate team? STS North America, part of the Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is looking for a strong and motivated Process Technician for the manufacturing operations in Salem, VA.

The Process Technician monitors operations process flow and quality of production parts related to Compound Injection Molding; and trouble-shoots any equipment problems. Responsible for Machine and Tooling Setup and ensure the accuracy, efficiencies, and parameters of process change.

Duties and Requirements of the Job

(This section is not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed).

• Start up, process and shut down the compound injection molding equipment and lines.
• Conduct tool changes on compound injection molding lines
• Conduct trouble shooting and maintenance task on compound injection molding lines
• Oversee the chemical room which includes but not limited to;
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting CaloritronicGravimetric blending system
  • Ordering supplies from the off- site warehouse
  • Changing out the chemical boxes when one is empty
  • Cleaning the equipment daily in the chemical room
• Trouble shooting issues with the vacuum pumps, filter system, mixing equipment and hopper in the chemical room
• Operate, program and trouble shoot 3 robots
• Trouble shoot issues with the PUR (ABB) robot, PUR mixing station and PUR RHD and LHD fixtures
• Build and repair the PUR mixing head and A and B valve
• Operator the PUR robot to a level of programming it to touch up out of tolerance points

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals.

Please refer to the required list of skills and experience below. Education can be substituted with equivalent experience. Licenses & certifications are preferred but not required.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• other insurance options
• paid time off 401(k) match
• life insurance
• short term and long term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• tuition reimbursement

To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at www.AdlerPelzer.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-verify Program.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Novice

Analytical

Intermediate

ABB Robotics Programming

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

1-2 years: Process Tech experience

Equal Opportunity Employer
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