Process Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift

Georg Utz, Inc. USA; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Utz, Inc. USA is seeking a Process Technician for intermediate-level work on the 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role involves start-up and processing of molding machines, robots, and related equipment, with participation in sampling of new gear and troubleshooting to maintain quality.

Flexibility to perform mold setter and machine operator duties as production demands change is expected. Candidate should collaborate in team settings or work independently on projects under supervision, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding processes from pellet to part.
• Ability to troubleshoot mold/tooling and robotic/machine sequences.
• Safety awareness and ability to follow supervisor directions.

Responsibilities

• Start up and process molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in sampling of new equipment and participate in process improvements.
• Perform mold setter and machine operator duties as production dictates.
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot process-related issues.

Skills

Mold setting duties

Robot/Molding operation

Teamwork & independence

Electrical troubleshooting

Quality checks

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Power tools

Mold tooling familiarity

Job description

Process Technician - Intermediate - 2nd And 3rd Shifts

A process technician is a multi-function role. Responsibilities include the start-up and processing of molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment, participation in sampling of new equipment, and troubleshooting processes as necessary to maintain function and quality. It is expected that a process technician be able to perform mold setter and machine operator duties as staffing and production demand change.

The main requirements are listed below and subject to change.

Physical Duties/Requirements

• All necessary duties required to safely install molding equipment (see Mold Setter job description).
• Following directions passed down from supervisor/management.
• Assist in samplings, continuous improvement, and other engineering projects.
• Use of hand tools and power tools to perform job function.
• Operating the injection molding machine controls.
• Prepare machine for production.
• Setting up robot positions.
• Advanced setup of hot stamp machines, label applicators, in-mold labeling (IML) equipment, robot tooling, material dryers, blenders, color carts, vibratory welders, and cooling fixtures.
• Perform quality checks.
• Debug robot/machine sequence program issues.
• Troubleshoot various process-related issues with products (i.e., flash, burns, voids, warp).
• Troubleshoot various issues with auxiliary equipment, robot tooling, and molding components.
• Use of a multimeter to troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Minor repairs on mold tooling (i.e., clearing out flash, cleaning vents, replacing fittings, etc.).
• Minor repairs on the machine/auxiliary equipment (i.e., replace fuses, clean strainers, etc.).
• Performing a line clearance.
• Use of purging compounds to clean out the machine barrel and mold.
• Starting up and shutting down presses, water cooling, and air supply system.
• Operating a forklift.
• Standing/working at heights more than 2 feet off the ground.

Specific Knowledge Requirements

• WorkSafe knowledge of the equipment (i.e., crane movements, machine safety, electricity, etc.).
• Ability to work as part of a team and/ or independently on a project without constant supervision.
• Understanding of fundamental injection molding processes going from pellet to part.
• Basic understanding of machine/robot sequence programming.
• Basic understanding of mold tooling.