Process Technician Night Shift

American Plastics; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Plastics is looking for a Process Technician for their Simpsonville, SC location, offering an exciting opportunity in the world of plastic injection molding. Ideal candidates will possess experience with various injection molding equipment and be able to demonstrate skills in quality control and troubleshooting. Join us to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full Benefit Package

401k

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Authorize Background Check.
• Knowledge of Engel, Milacron, Battenfeld, UBE and HPM's machines.
• Experience with 5S and Lock Out Tag Out preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain standard cycle times and part quality.
• Troubleshoot issues on Injection Molding machines and Robots.
• Identify all resins used in molding operation.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Education

2+ years experience as a Process Technician

Tools

Injection Molding Machines

Wittman Robots

Servpro Robots

Job description

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American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Process Technician for our Simpsonville, SC location. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain standard cycle times and part quality
• Be able to understand and communicate the information provided within the job packet pertaining to specification sheet, standard routing, B.O.M.’s, scrap reports and quality requirements
• Be able to identify all resins used in molding operation including regrind and the associated usage percentage
• Must understand and operate the operator interface ‘CRT’ screen on computer-controlled presses, including all screens required to control the process
• Must be able to establish a new process, do mold sets, Robot Programming and start a machine based upon settings in Mold Books/QR Code.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of hot runner systems, Valve Gates, and standard sprue molds
• Trouble shoot issues on Injection Molding machines and Robots.
• Other duties as assigned by Management
  
  

Fixed Schedule

All (4) shifts A, B, C, D are scheduled on a 2/2/3. This schedule gives you a 3-day weekend every other week! The schedule pattern consists of four 12-Hour shifts who work two days in a row, get two days off and then work another three days, which results in only 14 working days each month!

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States of America
• Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Authorize Background Check
• Must be able to work a 12-Hour Shift
• Knowledge of operating the following Injection molding machines a must, such as:
• Engel, Milacron, Battenfeld, UBE and HPM’s
• Knowledge with Wittman and Servpro Robots preferred.
• Organized, detail oriented, team player with a sense of urgency
• Resourceful, with ability to apply critical problem-solving skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Applicant must have 2 plus years’ experience as a process tech in injection molding or similar process
• Follow departmental documentation procedures
• 5S and Lock Out Tag Out experience preferred
  
  

Benefits

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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