Process Technician - Salary

Flex-N-Gate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is looking for a Process Technician in Chicago, Illinois. The successful candidate will set up and maintain process controls on presses, molds, and equipment. Duties include troubleshooting and repairing equipment, optimizing processes for quality and efficiency, and coordinating manufacturing activities. Candidates should have experience with robotics, injection molding, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Flex-N-Gate offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Must be experienced with Robotics and Programming.
• Knowledge of TPO's, ABS, Nylons and PC's.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75lbs.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes all machine processes by reducing scrap and cycle times.
• Assists with launches of new programs to ensure quality products.
• Maintains controlled injection process using part weights.

Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Creative & Innovative Thinking

Team Work

Education

Experience with Robotics and Programming

Knowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's

Tools

Injection Molding Equipment

Robotics

Job description

Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Process Technician is responsible for setting up and maintaining process controls on presses, molds and equipment to customer specifications. He or she is responsible for resolving manufacturing processes. The Process Technician is responsible troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment. Additionally, he or she will maintain equipment and prevent failures by suggesting and implementing improvement plans. He or she would coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure good production and quality through problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Creative & Innovative Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Accountability & Dependability
• Research & Analysis
• Decision Making & Judgement
• Ethics & Integrity
• Planning & Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements

• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
• CAD Key
• Core Values
• Contractor Control
• EMS Manual
• Environmental Review of Projects
• Environmental Communication
• Environmental Control
• Monitoring & Measurement
• Storm Water
• Air Emissions
• Control of Hazardous Material
• Liquid Waste Transferring & Manifesting
• Servicing of Stationary Refrigeration Equipment
• Interceptor Pit Monitoring & Disposal
• Waste Oily & Oily Materials
• Solid Waste Handling
• Scrap Room Operations
• Waste Water Treatment Operational Instructions
• Outside storage
• Health and Safety Systems Management
• Hot Work Permit
• Lockout Training
• Legislation Training
• Machine Guarding
• PFMEA
• APQP Design
• Equipment Procurement
• Non-Conforming Materials
• Corrective Action
• Deviation
• Pre-Start Health & Safety Training
• Master Procedure Flow
• Quality Management Systems - CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual
• IATF/ISO Related Training

Job Duties

• Optimizes all machine processes by reducing scrap, cycle times and mold change times;
• Assists with launches of new programs by building a new process to ensure quality products of parts and attends launch meetings prior to production start-up as needed;
• Maintains and secures controlled injection process by using part weights by using plastic data and using a systematic approach to optimising current running process;
• Directs set-ups for molds using efficient mold change systems and robotics;
• Oversees in-house tooling and material evaluations to ensure optimum performance;
• Describes system, components, and parts operating characteristics and malfunctions by writing technical reports;
• Sets-up injection molds and performs start-up and shut-down of molding systems;
• Verifies systems performance by testing functioning of installed equipment;
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques;
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining process controls of presses, molds and equipment.
• Must be experienced with Robotics and Programming, with End of Arm Set-up and troubleshooting, develop and modify robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts
• Knowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's.
• Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to ensure part quality/performance
• Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines/tools and notify supervisors when major service is required
• Provide ownership and analysis of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction in defects, overall process improvement and/or the reduction of downtime and continue improvements
• Compiles, stores and receives production data
• Completes all paperwork as required.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Must have experience with hot runners/valve gate sequencing/gas assist/insert molding.
• Promote safety by abiding to all related policies and procedures
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• This position may require hot work, standing up to 100%, overhead work, kneeling, bending, crawling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working at heights.