Process Technician - 3rd Shift OR 5th Shift in Circle Pines

Energy Jobline ZR; Circle Pines (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AMT is seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician to set up, monitor, and optimize plastic injection molding processes for high-quality products. You will work on a 3rd shift (Sun-Thu 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.) or a 5th shift (Fri-Sun 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.), with corresponding shift premiums.

Responsibilities include machine setup, process optimization, troubleshooting, mold maintenance, material handling, quality checks, process documentation, training, and continuous improvement, while complying

Qualifications

• Experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines and processing parameters.
• Ability to analyze process data and adjust settings.
• Proactive troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Attention to detail to ensure product quality.
• Willingness to work overtime as production demands.

Responsibilities

• Set up injection molding machines with molds, materials, and tooling.
• Monitor and adjust machine parameters for quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and process issues.
• Maintain molds with toolroom team.
• Handle materials, drying, and storage.
• Perform quality checks on molded products.
• Document process settings and production metrics.
• Provide training to Set Up Technicians.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Uphold safety protocols.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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

3rd Shift - Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. OR 5th shift- Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Compensation

$25 to $38 hourly base + additional 15% shift premium for 3rd shift OR additional 16.5% shift premium for 5th shift. Hourly base dependent on experience and qualifications.

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.