Process Technician II - Overnight

ADP, Inc.; Circle Pines (MN); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

HSA with employer contributions

401(k) retirement plan with company %@

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Employee assistance program

Profit-sharing program

Descripción de la vacante

Advanced Molding Technologies in Circle Pines, MN seeks a Process Technician II for overnight shifts. The role involves startup, troubleshooting, and documentation of injection-molding operations, ensuring ISO and cGMP compliance.

You will mentor junior technicians and collaborate with Engineering and Quality to improve processes. The position offers a competitive hourly range and shift premiums, with a pathway to enhance skills in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Formación

• 2–4 years of injection-molding setup and processing experience.
• Experience in medical-device or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Completion of Paulson Molding II required; AIM Molding I certification within defined timeframe.
• Strong documentation and QMS compliance capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct startups for production runs using validated parameters.
• Perform in-process troubleshooting to resolve molding and machine issues.
• Perform and document work-cell verifications for readiness and cleanliness.
• Mentor Process Technician I during setups and training.
• Support ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and cGMP compliance and CAPA activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to address process issues.

Conocimientos

Injection molding equipment knowledge

Process-control instrumentation

Root-cause troubleshooting

Documentation accuracy

Safety and regulatory compliance

Educación

High-school diploma or equivalent

Paulson Molding II certification

AIM Molding I certification

Descripción del empleo

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Process Technician II - Overnight

dep4 Full Time Circle Pines, MN, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $37.00 Hourly

Department: Processing

Reports To: Process Technician Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:30am Sunday through Thursday) OR 5th shift (6:00pm to 6:30am Friday through Sunday)

Compensation: The hourly pay range for this position is $28.00 to $37.00 plus shift premiums of 15% of the base pay for 3rd shift or 16.5% of the base pay for 5th shift. Starting pay is based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Candidates whose backgrounds more closely align with the position’s requirements and who bring greater directly related experience may be considered toward the upper end of the range.

Position Summary:

Process Technician II performs setup, startup, and troubleshooting activities for injection molding operations. This role supports continuous production, ensuring processes remain within validated parameters, and collaborates with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve technical and quality-related issues. The Process Technician II also assists in mentoring Level I technicians, contributes to process optimization, and ensures compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, cGMP, and internal QMS standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct startups for all production runs using validated parameters, including post-maintenance Tooling Work Order (TWO) runs, verifying that tooling repairs or adjustments have corrected the issue and that the process is stable before release to production.
• Perform in-process troubleshooting to resolve molding, machine, and auxiliary equipment issues promptly and effectively.
• Perform setups independently as required to support production schedules or coverage needs, including both routine and moderately complex setups, depending on production needs.
• Assist Process Technician I employees during setups as needed by providing hands-on guidance, troubleshooting support, and verification to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to address process or product issues and implement corrective actions.
• Execute proper shutdowns including purging, material changes, and documentation handoff.
• Perform and document work-cell verifications to confirm readiness, cleanliness, and compliance with production standards.
• Maintain accurate GDP-compliant process logs, maintenance requests, and PQ (Process Qualification) feedback.
• Ensure all process changes and documentation updates comply with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and cGMP standards.
• Support QMS initiatives such as nonconformance reporting, change control, and participation in corrective- and preventive-action (CAPA) activities.
• Initiate and track to closure Tooling Work Orders (TWOs) as needed to support mold maintenance, tooling repair, and process optimization.
• Provide feedback on tooling, process, and equipment improvements that enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Assist in mentoring and training Process Technician I employees in setup, troubleshooting, and documentation practices.
• Support validation, engineering trials, and new-tooling qualifications when assigned.
• Participate in small-scale continuous-improvement projects within the production area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of injection-molding equipment, auxiliary systems, and process-control instrumentation.
• Understanding of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, cGMP, and QMS documentation requirements.
• Proficient in root-cause troubleshooting, process adjustments, and corrective-action implementation.
• Familiarity with scientific-molding principles and basic data-driven problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret process documentation, setup sheets, and work instructions.
• Effective communication and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to documentation accuracy and process discipline.
• Commitment to safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High-school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or degree in plastics, engineering technology, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of injection-molding setup and processing experience required; medical-device or other regulated manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Completion of Paulson Molding II required (may be obtained within initial training period).
• AIM Molding I certification required or to be obtained within defined timeframe (pre-requisite to Senior Process Technician).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift (up to 12 hours).
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs independently.
• Ability to perform transport, installation, and alignment of molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment that may weigh several hundred to several thousand pounds using forklifts, overhead hoists/cranes, and other approved lifting devices.
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jacks, hoists/overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment (training and certification performed onsite).
• Requires manual dexterity for working with small parts, tools, and precision instruments.
• Ability to work in both cleanroom and general production environments while wearing required PPE and following contamination control and safety procedures.
• Visual acuity sufficient to inspect molded parts and read gauges, indicators, and digital displays.
• Ability to work in hot, noisy, or confined areas during machine setup or maintenance activities.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), employer-paid life and disability insurance, optional supplemental insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources and employee discounts, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, profit-sharing program, retirement planning resources, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off (PTO), nine paid holidays, paid community service days, paid jury duty leave, employee appreciation events, and professional growth and advancement opportunities.

Advanced Molding Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.