Process Technician I

Medbio, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical equipment manufacturing company in Grand Rapids is looking for a Process Technician I to support production by managing machine setups and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and preferred experience in plastics injection molding. This full-time role offers hands-on involvement in production processes and requires strong mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• Prefer at least 4 years of experience with plastics injection molding set-up and processing duties.
• General understanding of automation systems and equipment.
• Understanding of ISO and FDA/GMP regulations with regard to production processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide machine set up and process support for all production processes.
• Troubleshoot minor machine, hot runner, automation, and tooling issues.
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Blueprint reading skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year certificate or Associates Degree in plastics-related subject

Job description

Summary of Function

The Process Technician I will support the production efforts at Medbio in the startup of production jobs while maintaining reasonable efficiencies, minimizing tool damage/wear while practicing and enforcing safe work procedures. Support of engineering development and corrective/preventative action efforts are required as necessary.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide machine set up and process support for all production processes
• Review first shots for major defects before quality obtains samples parts
• Clean, stage and tear down molds (with extreme care and attention) to meet production needs
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner any equipment issues/breakdowns to maintenance
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner any automation issues/break to the automation team
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner any tooling issues to the Production Manager, Process Engineer, and Tool Room Manager
• Barrel/screw cleaning as needed
• Troubleshooting minor machine, hot runner, automation, and tooling issues
• Run sample parts and facilitate in establishing processes for new and transfer tooling projects
• Work with material handlers in supporting production
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices

Organizational Relationships

The Process Technician I reports directly to the Process Engineer for technical direction and training. The Process Technician I reports to the Team Supervisor for daily work priorities. Team Supervisors and the Production Manager will provide the scheduling priorities for the Process Technician I. Engineering samples or prototype runs will be scheduled in conjunction with the Process Engineer and the Production Manager to avoid complications.

Experience and/or Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer two-year certificate or Associates Degree in plastics-related subject
• Preferred at least 4 years experience with plastics injection molding set-up and processing duties
• Good mechanical aptitude
• General understanding of automation systems and equipment
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Basic blueprint reading skills
• Strong written/verbal communication, leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills
• Understanding of ISO and FDA/GMP regulations with regard to production processes and documentation practices

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work a standard 40 hour workweek with occasional overtime including weekends as a possibility. Sitting and/or standing for an extended period of time as well as some walking within the facility. Must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences and depth perception for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 100 feet. The ability lift and carry various items up to 70 pounds.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing