Process Technician 3rd Shift

Medbio, Inc.; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medbio, Inc. in Clinton, Maryland is seeking a Process Technician to develop injection molding processes and improve quality. The role involves operating equipment, maintaining safety, and supporting the manufacturing team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with five years of relevant experience in plastic injection molding. Knowledge of plastic materials and injection molding principles is essential. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and five years of job-related experience in plastic injection molding required.
• Working knowledge of plastic injection molding principles including Scientific Injection Molding.
• Basic understanding of plastic materials including physical characteristics and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate various process equipment per standard procedures.
• Maintain safe work area and perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with quality and productivity improvement processes.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

5 years of experience in plastic injection molding

Working knowledge of plastic injection molding principles

Technical math skills

Education

Associate’s degree (optional)

Tools

Injection molding machines

Material Dryers

Thermolators

Job description

• Job Category: Manufacturing , Operations , Production , Technical

Develops injection molding processes and makes adjustments to improve quality and productivity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup and operate various process equipment per standard procedures.
• Install molds with needed auxiliary equipment in order to ensure press is ready for start-up.
• Establish molding parameters using applicable methods, including Scientific Injection Molding ® techniques as appropriate.
• Maintain safe work area.
• Move assigned work orders into first position using ERP system.
• Perform required maintenance to molds that are currently running.
• Measure and record process parameters during molding operation.
• Complete all required documentation required for assigned tasks.
• Assist Manufacturing Associates and Material Handlers in the Molding Department as necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment as assigned.
• Assist with quality and productivity improvement processes as assigned.
• Assist Quality Engineering with process validation activities as required.
• Complete proper shut-down of machinery when production run is complete.
• Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships

The Process Technician reports to the Production Supervisor.

Experience and/or Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years of job related experience in plastic injection molding. An Associate’s degree may be substituted for up to 50 percent of this requirement.
• Working knowledge of plastic injection molding principles including Scientific Injection Molding ®
• Basic understanding of plastic materials including physical characteristics and terminology.
• Technical math skills.
• Working knowledge of injection molding machines and ancillary equipment (e.g., Material Dryers, Thermolators, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work and perform what would be considered standard practices for this type of positions in the industry.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift 60 pounds minimum on a regular basis