Process Technician

ES Plastics; Town of Waterford (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ES Plastics in Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on Injection Molding Technician on the 2nd shift. You will install molds, set-up molding machines, stage equipment, and start production according to process engineering instructions.

Responsibilities include operating and adjusting molding machines and peripherals, reading setup sheets, ensuring quality, logging data in IQMS, and maintaining safe, clean work areas. Apprenticeship or training a plus; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in injection molding setups/processing.
• Basic mechanical abilities to handle injection molds and install them in molding machines.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and oral instructions.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set-up molding machines, secondary equipment, and auxiliary equipment.
• Read and interpret process set-up sheets.
• Manipulate machine controls to achieve required process parameters.
• Install molds in molding machines with attention to safety.
• Stage and set-up secondary equipment (hot stampers, ultrasonic welders, etc.).
• Enter data into IQMS for operator and production counts.
• Ensure documentation (process sheets, mold tags, setup checklists) is completed.
• Maintain a clean press area and communicate non-productive processes.

Skills

Process interpretation

Analytical problem-solving

Written & oral instruction reading

Self-motivation

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or specialized training (plus)

Tools

IQMS

Job description

ES Plastics is a plastics manufacturing company with facilities in Waterford and Saukville, Wisconsin. Our production, quality, maintenance, and shipping teams work together to deliver consistent quality and reliable service to customers.

In this hands-on role, you will install injection molds into molding machines, stage work centers with the equipment needed for production, and equip machines with the hardware required for each part. You will also start production processes using instructions provided by process engineering.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to operate and set-up all molding machines, secondary equipment and auxiliary equipment.
• Reading and interpretation of process set-up sheets.
• Manipulation of machine controls to achieve desired parameters as detailed on the process set-up sheets.
• Installation of molds in molding machines, observing all safeties related to the machines, molds, and co-workers.
• Staging and set-up of secondary equipment including hot stampers, ultra-sonic welders, pressing machines, heat transfer machines, drill fixtures, etc.
• Analytical problem-solving including diagnosis of root causes and appropriate fixes.
• Responsible for productive cycle times and to communicate non-productive processes to shift supervisor.
• Must understand job quality requirements on all production parts.
• Responsible for ensuring the press and area surrounding is wiped down and cleaned during and after each set-up.
• Must ensure documentation has been completed such as molding process sheets, Tooling Evaluation Form, set-up check list, mold tags, production reports and maintenance request.
• Will be responsible for entering data into IQMS for operator and production counts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in injection molding setups/processing.
• Apprenticeship and/or specialized training a plus
• Must have basic mechanical abilities to handle injection molds including their installation in the molding machine.
• Must have an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationships between process conditions and the interaction that causes these conditions.
• Able to read and follow written instructions as well as be able to clearly follow oral instructions
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be self-motivated and show enthusiasm
• Must be reliable and dependable

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 2nd shift
• 2PM-Hours may vary depending on production needs