Process Technician - Ottawa KS

Monoflo International Inc; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid holidays

Christmas shutdown

Raffles for events

Locally sourced prize raffles

Job summary

Monoflo International, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician to own the daily operation of injection molding machines, automation cells, and robots.

The role includes troubleshooting defects and optimizing the molding process to improve quality and efficiency. The candidate will startup machines from 180T to 1100T, program robots, and support engineering with new mold and machine start-ups, using IQMS for planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in plastic injection molding processes.
• Experience with robots and automation desirable.
• Experience with Engel, JSW, United Silicone, TCU’s, and utility systems is highly desirable.
• Highly responsible and reliable with self-initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable to priority changes.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills with the focus on root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding machines and automation cells to support daily production.
• Startup injection molding machines (size ranges 180T to 1100T).
• Program robots used to pick parts from molding machines and place on conveyors.
• Set up and operate auxiliary equipment (temperature control units, heaters, material blenders, hot stamp equipment).
• Perform advanced plastic process troubleshooting for defects and process inconsistencies.
• Use IQMS for production schedule planning, downtime, and reject coding.
• Audit process parameter history, identify trends, and take corrective actions.
• Train Supervisors and Cell Technicians on shift to improve processes and root-cause skills.

Skills

Robotics & automation experience

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Self-initiative

Flexibility

Tools

Engel

JSW

United Silicone

TCU’s

Job description

Description

The Process Technician is the primary owner for the daily operation of injection molding machines, automation cells, robots, auxiliary equipment, and standard operating processes. Advanced troubleshooting of defects, process inconsistencies, and ability to identify problems between mold, machine, and material provides opportunities to optimize the current process and improve the overall molding process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide production process support to the Plant Manager as the internal processing expert in injection molding
• Startup injection molding machines; size ranges 180T to 1100T
• Startup automation cells including Fanuc robots and assembly equipment
• Uses all machine brands and controllers: Engel, JSW
• Program robots used to pick parts from molding machine and place on conveyors
• Set up auxiliary equipment used in the molding process; temperature control units, heater controllers, material blenders, hot stamp equipment
• Perform advanced plastic process troubleshooting for defects
• Troubleshoot auxiliary equipment and automation cell equipment
• Support Engineering with new mold and machine start ups
• Identify processing inconsistencies and cause mold, machine, or material
• Use IQMS for production schedule planning, downtime, and reject coding
• Conduct Quality Audits to validate quality of finished goods at time of molding
• Audit process parameter log history, identify trends and molding performance concerns, and take appropriate action
• Conduct training of Supervisors and Cell Technicians on shift, improving their process and root cause skills

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in plastic injection molding processes
• Experience with robots and automation desirable
• Experience with Engel, JSW, United Silicone, TCU’s, and utility systems is highly desirable
• Highly responsible and reliable with self-initiative
• Flexible and adaptable to priority changes
• Demonstrates problem solving skills with the focus on root cause analysis

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Security: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional Extras: Employee-paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits.
• Time Off: Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-paid Christmas shutdown.
• Unique Perks:
  • Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets.
  • Locally sourced prize raffles.

Who we are:

Monoflo International, Inc. stands as a prominent provider of innovative and eco-friendly business-to-business reusable packaging solutions. Since our inception in 1973, we've remained a family-owned and operated enterprise, steadily advancing as a premier manufacturer of plastic, reusable transport packaging solutions. While our product range is diverse, our core focus remains unwavering: harnessing cutting-edge technology to produce top-tier products that facilitate seamless product transportation for our clients.

We empower our employees to steer their career trajectories, fostering an environment where dedication and excellence are duly recognized and rewarded with avenues for growth. While collaboration is central to our ethos, we emphasize individual accountability and ownership as fundamental drivers of success within our organization.

Disclaimer: Monoflo International is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer.