Process Technician

ZipRecruiter; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Waxahachie is seeking a Mold Technician responsible for setting up and maintaining production equipment. The role involves ensuring efficient operations, improving product quality, and collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Extensive Knowledge of the EPS molding process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Develop the molding process for optimum cycle times.
• Set up and maintain production equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Job Summary

The Mold Technician is responsible for setting up and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. The position will work closely with production teams to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and that production runs smoothly. Must follow Altor Solutions’ standards for Safety, Housekeeping, Quality and Production in an efficient and safe manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Develop the molding process for each tool to run optimum cycle times while producing high quality products that meet the standards of the customer.
• Improve Quality of Products molded through improvements to the molding process
• Reduce costs through reduction of scrap rates on each tool
• Work with Operations and Engineering to make specific recommendations on details of NEW tooling construction including but not limited to filling device and ejector type and location. Fill/non-fill side selection, bypass location, draft and other mold cavity features.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to recommend modifications to tools to improve the molding process
• Assist the operators with packaging concerns
• Set up and maintain production equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed
• Ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and efficiently
• Work closely with production teams to ensure that equipment is set up to meet production needs
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance Responsible for following plant specified job specification, task list and completion of all requirement paperwork.
• Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies, including lockout/tagout.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Extensive Knowledge of the EPS molding process
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and problem-solving techniques
• Good working knowledge of SOP’s and Work Instructions
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work with others in a team environment

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 3-6 months relative manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in mold changing or strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge or experience in ERP/MRP systems

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Productivity - Associate is effective in producing quality products. Associates are efficient and prudent with utilizing resources to meet operational standards, (production, process). Associates have a sense of urgency maximizing time.
• Teamwork - Associate is capable of being approached and easy to work with. Contributes to the success of the team, communicates clearly individually and in group settings while treating others with respect. Associates listen to others and work well within diverse groups. Associates consistently place team needs over individual needs and seek input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognize the of opportunities to learn and gain by working together. Associate values and encourages unique skills and talents.
• Initiative - Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required. Has the ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job. Plans for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action. Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome.
• Problem Solving - Associate considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before making a final decision. Associates make informed decisions based on available information and recognize issues and determine what actioned is needed to advance the decision-making process. Associate follows-up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by ambiguous situations and is open to new ideas and processes while adjusting to achieve results.
• Job Knowledge - Associate demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, quality assurance, and technical abilities. Associate demonstrates self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge with changes impacting the job while adhering to workplace rules as well as to traditional or socially expected methods of doing business following processes and procedures.
• Safety - Associate demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their coworkers, and our customers by following established safety procedures. Associates demonstrate the willingness to actively report and take action to correct identified safety hazards during the day.
• Quality - Associate demonstrates the ability to produce high quality, accurate results. Possesses and demonstrates attention to detail and produces work that is accurate and complete. Associate can identify problems or potential problems that arise in the course of the day and take the necessary steps to proactively address those issues. Associates had the ability to discover the root causes of issues and respond with corrective action.
• Reliability/Dependability - Associate is responsible and accountable for actions, consistent in meeting deadlines and works well with others to follow through on completing tasks. Associate completes work in a timely, consistent manner and works hours necessary to complete assigned work. The associate is regularly present and punctual and arrives prepared for work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear. Frequently required to reach, bend, squat, stretch, and twist. Frequently lift and/or carry bulky objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands and have physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform duties.