Process Technician - Molding

Lacks Enterprises, Inc; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Quarterly Performance Payments

Complete benefits package

401(k) after 90 days

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A local manufacturing firm in Kentwood, MI is seeking Process Technicians for the 2nd and 3rd shifts. Responsibilities include investigating molding process issues and performing corrective actions, alongside assisting maintenance and die setters. Applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of injection molding, and good communication skills. The role offers weekly pay, performance payments, benefits after 90 days, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Highly developed mechanical aptitude and understanding of molding machine systems.
• Ability to operate process controllers and troubleshooting aids.
• Knowledge of plastic injection process and various plastic materials.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in-house evaluations.
• Knowledge of plastic injection processes and materials.
• Knowledge of auxiliary equipment and computer use.

Responsibilities

• Investigate all problems associated with molded part processes.
• Perform necessary corrective actions to eliminate problems.
• Assist maintenance personnel in resolving machine process issues.
• Assist die setters with process-related tasks and die sets.
• Monitor computer programs with systems assurance support.
• Support shift supervisor to improve shift performance.
• Follow all safety rules and lockout procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Hi-lo license

Tools

Computers

Programmable controllers

Job description

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Lacks Enterprises is a locally owned and privately held business with roots in the West Michigan area. We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere, culture of loyalty and team mindset that we have built and maintained over the course of 50 years. With a diverse group of 2500 employees across more than 25 facilities in the area, we continue to grow and with that comes opportunity!

We are currently accepting applications for Process Technicians (Molding) to join our molding facilities on the 2nd and 3rd shifts. As a process technician you would support the production effort by responding to and resolving any process problems in the molding operation.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigates all problems associated with molded part processes.
• Performs all necessary corrective actions to eliminate problems.
• Assists the maintenance personnel in resolving machine process problems on an as-needed basis.
• Assists the die setters with die sets as problems arise.
• Assists systems assurance in monitoring the computer programs.
• Assists shift supervisor with overall shift performance.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Knows all lockout procedures and follows them.
• Performs die sets as needed or required.
• Maintains required documentation on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks assigned by designated supervisor.

Must be able to:

• Make judgments regarding when to ask for maintenance work and writes work requests accordingly
• Perform minor repairs on same machines and assists with major repairs
• Troubleshoot molding process as necessary, and complete required

Requirements:

• Highly developed and proven mechanical aptitude.
• A demonstrated understanding of the total integration of molding machine systems
• The ability to operate process controllers and to use them as troubleshooting aids.
• Demonstrated ability to perform required job skills by successfully performing one or more in-house
  administered practical evaluations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the plastic injection process, and different types of plastic materials used.
• Knowledge and understanding of auxiliary equipment
• Working knowledge of computers and programmable controllers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Full understanding of mold protect procedures.
• Obtains hi-lo license and operates hi-lo safely

In Return, We Offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Quarterly Performance Payments
• A complete benefits package after 90 days (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) after 90 days
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

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