Process Technician

Toter, LLC; Wendover Hills (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Process Technician at Toter, LLC maintains and repairs blow mold and/or injection mold machines on the 2nd shift (2:30 PM–11:00 PM). You troubleshoot equipment, assist the Supervisor to meet production, quality, and safety goals, and help reduce waste during molding operations.

Responsibilities include setting up tools and molds, adjusting machine parameters, wiring hydraulics/pneumatics as needed, and supporting Packer/Inspectors while monitoring production data in IQMS.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years injection and/or blow molding experience.
• 1–3 years robotics experience.
• Experience with conveyors and sprue pickers.
• Experience with McGuire blenders.
• Experience in processing HDPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain blow/injection mold machines.
• Troubleshoot machinery during production.
• Adjust molding parameters to meet specs.
• Set up tools/molds and sample production runs.
• Support safety, housekeeping and quality goals.
• Assist in training Packer/Inspectors.
• Record end-of-shift production and downtime.
• Monitor IQMS system and report unsafe equipment.

Skills

Mold processing

Robotics

Conveyor systems

Sprue pickers

HDPE processing

Forklift cert

Tools

McGuire blenders

Job description

Job Description

The Process Technician maintains and repairs the blow mold and/or injection mold machines during production. The Process Technician troubleshoots machinery, hot stamp machines and repairs/replaces mold parts during production. The Process Technician also assists the Supervisor in achieving production, quality, housekeeping, and safety goals. 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM Pay: $25hr + $1 shift differential

Responsibilities

• Produce quality plastic wheels, lids, and small components for trash cans
• Make necessary adjustments to injection molding equipment to keep it within allowable specification
• Set up injection/blow molding tool and molds, sample/production molds, set-up machine operating parameters to process parts to specifications and connect all water as needed (chilled and tower water)
• Start-up and troubleshoot problems at the press, inspect sample parts for accuracy, remove molds from the press, stage for disassembly, work with production teams to meet demand and continuous process improvement.
• Connect hydraulics for mold knock out pins, (repair/replace) as necessary
• Connect pneumatic lines to molds (repair/replace) as necessary
• Connect mold heaters and mold thermocouple cables
• Make resin color changes on machines as necessary
• Assist the Shift Supervisor in training and directing of Packer/Inspectors to achieve quality production.
• Enter end of shift production/downtime and quality information as required
• Monitor IQMS system
• Report any unsafe or out of specification equipment in a timely manner
• In conjunction with Maintenance, diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot and investigate any issues with machinery during production. (i.e., production of out of specification parts)
• Responsible for the reduction of waste/scrap rates in mold change process
• Notify appropriate associates of scrap issues in a timely manner
• Evaluate mold change schedule to meet production requirements, and communicate/coordinate plant resources involved in job change and scheduling processes
• Conduct preventative maintenance while tools are in machines
• Adjust machine parameters as needed for order specifications with minimal flash while ensuring safety rules are followed.
• When not actually working with machinery the Process Technician has the same responsibilities as Material Handlers (see Material Handler job description)
• Relieve Material Handlers during breaks.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification is required and can be obtained on-site.
• 3-5 years Injection and/or blow molding experience
• 1-3 years robotics experience
• Experience in working with robotics, conveyors, sprue pickers
• Experience with {McGuire} blenders
• Experience in processing of HDPE

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Knowledge of blow molding and/or injection molding.
• Knowledge of mold change set-up
• Ability to perform duties independently with little supervision.
• Knowledge of valve gate Injection molding
• Knowledge of hot stamping set-up