Process Technician (Injection Molding)

Texas Injection Molding; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Injection Molding is seeking an experienced process facilitator to aid in developing Master Process Plans for consistent, on-time injection molding and quality parts. You will work with a team to review processes, improve cycle times, and ensure materials and MCPs meet customer specs.

The role requires at least 4 years in injection molding, ability to read drawings, and training others on setup. A technical education plus hands-on shop experience are preferred, with a focus on quality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical 2-year equivalent.
• 4+ years in injection molding processing.
• Knowledge of thermoplastics and molds.
• Ability to read customer drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing Master Process Plan for consistent, on-time molding.
• Review processes to reduce cycle times and improve quality.
• Set up molds per procedures and train technicians.
• Document and maintain Master Control Plans with Quality.
• Ensure molding processes meet customer quality requirements.
• Support First Article parts and customer samples compliance.
• Use specified raw materials as MCP dictates.
• Provide technical support to Quality on issues.
• Maintain a clean, orderly production area.

Skills

Positive attitude

Injection molding

Set-up robust molding

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Read drawings

Independent/project work

Education

High School Diploma

Technical 2-year college

Tools

Milacron/Husky/Nissei

MS Office / CAD basics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for aiding in the development of Master Process Plan as assigned that will allow for a consistent injection molding processes providing customers quality parts; on time within the quoted cycle time and set labor standards
• Responsible as part of a team in reviewing current processes to improve cycle times and/or part quality.
• Responsible for managing the proper set up of injection molds per company established procedures and aiding in training to set up technicians as necessary.
• Works with Quality to properly document and maintain Master Control Plans (MCP)
• Responsible for establishing molding processes to company standards
• Responsible for insuring that all molding processes meet customer supplied quality requirements
• Responsible for ensuring that molding processes are reflective of any First Article Parts, customer samples.
• Responsible for insuring use of specified raw material as per MCP
• Responsible for providing technical support to Quality for quality problems or customer complaints.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly production area

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma
• Technical 2 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Work Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in injection molding processing
• Working knowledge of types of thermoplastics and injection molds

Knowledge/Skills And Abilities

• A positive can-do attitude
• Understanding of injection molding
• Proficient in ability to set-up and create robust molding processes
• Ability to use computer and programs associated with performing job requirements
• Good interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Ability to make timely fact-based decisions; shows good judgment
• Proficient in the ability to read and interpret customer drawings
• Ability to work independently and handle projects to completion

You Should Be Proficient In

• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Injection Molding Machine (Milacron, Nissei, Husky)