Process Technician Level I

Clayens US LLC; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayens US LLC is seeking a Mold Setter on 3rd shift to oversee setup, start-up, and maintenance of injection molding machines. You will ensure product quality and on-time delivery while adhering to ISO, safety, and efficiency standards.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, molding knowledge, and the ability to train new Mold Setters. Overtime may be required, and you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 1–2 years injection molding experience required or equivalent.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and set up injection molding machines to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Perform mold and color changes on injection machines.
• Troubleshoot molding processes and implement improvements.
• Coordinate with Material Handlers and Machine Operators for materials in work cell.
• Monitor ISO, safety, quality, and efficiency standards and document changes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Molding knowledge

Training others

Backup Mold Setter

Leadership

Safety compliance

English literacy

Overtime readiness

PC skills (Windows, Excel, Word)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

About this position

Job Summary:

Responsible for determining and implementing best manufacturing practices for current and future production related to set-up, start-up, processing, and maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers.
• Set-up and start-up of injected molding machines.
• Applies injection molding principles and molding theories to troubleshoot and process molding operations.
• Performs mold and color changes on injection machines.
• Works with Material Handlers and Machine Operators to make sure raw materials within the work cell are readily available.
• Monitors machine operation for compliance to all ISO, health, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; analyze and lead continuous improvements.
• Works with production management to review and organize production activities.
• Collaborates with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment and quality problems within molding cell.
• Evaluates scrap reduction techniques within work cell.
• Monitors and documents daily process conditions; logging changes and drafting detailed mold repair work information form sheets
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, and organization of work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem solving skills.
• Basic understanding of molding and processing skills.
• Ability to train new Mold Setters as needed.
• Can successfully act as backup Mold Setter.
• Good training and leadership skills; team oriented.
• Successful completion of "Fundamentals of Injection Molding" Paulson Training.
• Successful completion of "Technology of Injection Molding - Level 1 Module with Skill Builder Simulation" Paulson Training.
• Successful completion of "Implementing Decoupled Molding" Paulson Training.
• Successful completion of Forklift certification.
• Successful completion of LOTO training.
• Highly motivated.
• Computer proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word.
• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years Injection Molding experience required (or prior external experience).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
• Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.

3rd Shift

Salary Information

$22 - $28Hourly Wage

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