Process Technician - Skilled in Injection Molding

Monoflo International; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Monoflo International is seeking a skilled Process Technician to oversee injection molding operations. The role involves managing machine performance, optimizing processes, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in injection molding and a commitment to maintaining high standards of production.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Competitive PTO and paid holidays

Monthly happy hours

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Process Technician in the injection molding industry.
• Experience with robot programs and part picking.
• Experience navigating injection molding machine controls and parameters.

Responsibilities

• Supervise injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Manage start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Conduct quality audits to ensure finished goods meet standards.

Skills

Machine Operation

Process Optimization

Quality Control

Documentation

Robot Programming

Job description

Process Technician - Skilled in Injection Molding

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Description

Process Technicians are responsible for supervising our injection molding machines, automation cells, robots, and auxiliary equipment. They manage start-up and shutdown procedures, monitor machine performance and parameters, and guarantee the production of high-quality parts. This role demands proficiency in machine operation, process optimization, automation, and quality control, with a strong emphasis on meticulous documentation and compliance. These efforts collectively support efficient production and uphold the superior quality standards essential to the injection molding process.

• Machine Operations:
• Start up, restart, and shut down injection molding machines such as Krauss-Maffei, Engel, and JSW up to 3200T.
• Continuously monitor machines during operation to ensure smooth functioning.
• Process Optimization:
• Adjust and optimize process run specifications to improve efficiency and quality.
• Document all adjustments made to processes for future reference and standardization.
• Automation and Secondary Operations:
• Operate automation cells and secondary operation equipment, including vibration welders, hot plate welders, Fanuc robots, and assembly equipment.
• Create and modify robot programs for tasks such as part picking from molding machines using robots like Wittmann and Krauss-Maffei.
• Quality Control:
• Audit process parameters and auxiliary equipment to identify any inconsistencies or defects.
• Conduct quality audits to ensure that finished goods meet high-quality standards.
• Complete First Article Verification sign off during new work order start-ups to ensure initial quality standards are met.
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Complete all required process documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in system audits to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Material and Color Changes:
• Perform material changes and color changes on injection molding machines as needed.
  
  

Job Details

Description

Process Technicians are responsible for supervising our injection molding machines, automation cells, robots, and auxiliary equipment. They manage start-up and shutdown procedures, monitor machine performance and parameters, and guarantee the production of high-quality parts. This role demands proficiency in machine operation, process optimization, automation, and quality control, with a strong emphasis on meticulous documentation and compliance. These efforts collectively support efficient production and uphold the superior quality standards essential to the injection molding process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Machine Operations:

• Start up, restart, and shut down injection molding machines such as Krauss-Maffei, Engel, and JSW up to 3200T.
• Continuously monitor machines during operation to ensure smooth functioning.
• Process Optimization:
• Adjust and optimize process run specifications to improve efficiency and quality.
• Document all adjustments made to processes for future reference and standardization.
• Automation and Secondary Operations:
• Operate automation cells and secondary operation equipment, including vibration welders, hot plate welders, Fanuc robots, and assembly equipment.
• Create and modify robot programs for tasks such as part picking from molding machines using robots like Wittmann and Krauss-Maffei.
• Quality Control:
• Audit process parameters and auxiliary equipment to identify any inconsistencies or defects.
• Conduct quality audits to ensure that finished goods meet high-quality standards.
• Complete First Article Verification sign off during new work order start-ups to ensure initial quality standards are met.
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Complete all required process documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in system audits to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Material and Color Changes:
• Perform material changes and color changes on injection molding machines as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Process Technician in the injection molding industry
• Experience with robot programs and part picking
• Experience injection mold functions: hot runners, cores, pneumatic gates
• Experience navigating injection molding machine controls and parameters
• Experience with automation systems and secondary operations is preferred
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in the schedule
• Demonstrates problem solving skills with the focus on root cause analysis
  
  

Work Schedule

2-2-3 schedule, 7:00pm to 7:00am

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.
• Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.
  
  

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.

If you're seeking an opportunity to seize control of your daily responsibilities and projects while thriving in an environment where colleagues share a deep pride in their work, seize the moment and apply today!

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

Requisition Number: PROCE001240

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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