Process Technician - 3rd or 5th Shift

Advanced Molding Technologies, LLC; Circle Pines (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Molding Technologies, LLC is seeking a Process Technician for either 3rd or 5th shift at our Circle Pines, MN facility. You will set up plastic injection molding processes, monitor performance, and optimize parameters to ensure high-quality products and uptime.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, process adjustments, troubleshooting, mold maintenance coordination, material handling, quality checks, and keeping accurate process records.

Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding processes and equipment.
• Ability to analyze process data and adjust parameters.
• Proficient troubleshooting of machine and process issues.
• Detail-oriented with consistent production quality.
• Strong communication with team and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Set up plastic injection molding machines with molds, materials, and tooling.
• Monitor and optimize machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle times).
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate on mold maintenance with toolroom team.
• Assist with material handling, drying, and storage.
• Perform quality checks and adjust processes to meet specs.
• Document process settings and production metrics accurately.
• Provide training and support to Set Up Technicians.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Injection molding expertise

Process data analysis

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Overtime willingness

Time management

Values alignment

Tools

Injection molding machines

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Process Technician - 3rd or 5th Shift

Full Time Circle Pines, MN, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1042

Salary Range: $22.00 To $36.00 Hourly

Position Summary

Setting up, monitoring, and optimizing the injection molding process to ensure the production of high-quality plastic products while maintaining efficiency and minimizing downtime.

Shift

Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. *Includes 15% shift differential, OR Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. *Includes 16.5% shift differential

Essential Functions

• Machine Set Up: Prepare and set up plastic injection molding machines with the appropriate molds, materials, and tooling, following established procedures and production schedules.
• Process Optimization: Continuously monitor and adjust machine parameters, including temperature, pressure, and cycle times, to achieve optimal product quality and production efficiency.
• Troubleshooting: Quickly diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions, process inconsistencies, and quality issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production flow.
• Mold Maintenance: Collaborate with toolroom team to inspect, clean, and maintain molds, ensuring their proper functioning and extending their lifespan.
• Material Handling: Assist in the handling, preparation of materials, ensuring proper material selection, drying, and storage for consistent production.
• Quality Control: Perform regular quality checks on molded products, identifying defects or deviations from specifications, and making necessary adjustments to meet quality standards.
• Process Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of process settings, adjustments, and production metrics, following company protocols and guidelines.
• Training: Provide training and support to Set Up Technicians, ensuring they understand the injection molding process and can handle routine adjustments and basic troubleshooting.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in process improvement initiatives, suggesting and implementing changes to enhance efficiency, quality and safety.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, promoting safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician or similar role, with a comprehensive understanding of injection molding processes and equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of injection molding machines, processing parameters, and material characteristics. Familiarity with various molding techniques.
• Ability to analyze process data, identify trends, and implement adjustments to optimize production.
• Proficient in troubleshooting machine and process issues, with a proactive approach to prevent potential problems.
• Attentive to details and committed to maintaining precision and consistency in the production process.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with team members, engineers and superiors.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and occasional overtime to meet production demands.
• Excellent time management, follow-through, and reliable transportation.
• Alignment with AMT Core Values.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move around the production area easily. Involves walking, standing, bending and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Operation of injection molding presses, auxiliary equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Lifting moderately heavy objects such as molds, equipment and materials using safe lifting techniques.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle small components, set up molds and adjust machine setting accurately.
• May perform inspection of molds, machine components, and products for defects.
• Being attentive to machine sounds and alarms to detect unusual noises or malfunctions during the setup process.
• Injection molding machines can generate heat and noise during operation. Must have comfort with heat and noises.
• Willingness and ability to wear PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection as required by AMT Safety Guidelines.