Process Technician Injection Molding - 3rd Shift

General Technologies, Inc.; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

General Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician for the 3rd shift (10:45pm - 7:15am) in a plastic injection molding environment. Prior experience in an injection molding facility is required.

Responsibilities include setup, diagnosis, machine adjustments, and documentation of downtime and process deviations. Must work extended hours and weekends as needed and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Process Technician in Plastic Injection Molding.
• Scientific Molding experience preferred.
• Two-shot molding/over molding experience.
• PM on production molds; basic tool maintenance.
• Programming and troubleshooting of robotics/automation systems.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up, startup, diagnosis and troubleshooting of the injection molding presses, all auxiliary equipment and all secondary production equipment.
• Independently perform machine adjustments within allowable parameters and perform routine machine maintenance tasks to optimize tool efficiency.
• Communicate problems and corrective action with Maintenance Manager and Shift Supervisor.
• Document all records related to downtime, scrap, repairs, process deviation, etc.
• Maintain clean work area and adhere to Company safety policies.

Skills

Injection molding

Process technician

Robotics & automation

Two-shot molding

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Robotics systems

Job description

General Technologies, Inc., has immediate openings for Process Technicians on 3rd shift (10:45pm - 7:15am). Must have prior experience as a process technician in a injection molding facility.

Job Description

• Perform setup, startup, diagnosis and troubleshooting of the injection molding presses, all auxiliary equipment and all secondary production equipment

• Independently perform machine adjustments within allowable parameters and perform routine machine maintenance tasks that optimizes efficiency of the tool

• Communicates problems and corrective action with Maintenance Manager and Shift Supervisor

• Document all records related to downtime, scrap, repairs, process deviation, etc.

• Maintain positive employee relations and adhere to Company policies and safety standards

• Housekeeping must keep work area clean at all times

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience as a Process Technician in Plastic Injection Molding
• Scientific Molding Experience is preferred
• Experienced with two-shot molding/over molding
• Able to perform P.M. on production molds. (ex: mold cleans, basic insert changes, proper greasing of tools)
• Able to perform programming functions and troubleshoot robotics and automation systems
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• Must be flexible; able to work extended hours and weekends when required
• Attendance must be 98% or better
• Must be able to read and write
• High school diploma is preferred but not required

Schedule

• 3rd Shift - Monday - Friday, 10:45pm - 7:15am (May have to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed)

Physical Demands

The description below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job but is not limited to:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Some duties may be removed at any time and new duties may be added as GTI continues to grow. If and as required under federal or state law, upon request, reasonable accommodations which do not create an undue hardship will be considered, discussed, offered and implemented (if accepted) to enable persons with defined disabilities to overcome barriers to the performance of essential functions of the position.