Production Technician I (2nd Shift)

Clear Destination Inc.; Upland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. seeks a Process Technician II to operate and troubleshoot injection molding machines and related equipment on the assigned shift. You will perform mold changes, set-ups, and document cycles while communicating issues to the Shift Supervisor.

Role requires strong problem-solving, 5+ years in a molding environment, and willingness to work off shifts. Technical training or a degree is preferred but experience matters greatly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician in an Injection Molding Facility.
• Experience in medical molding operations and robots.
• Must provide own tools.
• Minimize equipment down-time.
• Leadership and training experience preferred.
• Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Knowledge of plastic processing variables and decoupled molding.
• Experience in process troubleshooting and root cause identification.
• Familiarity with clean room operations.
• Ability to start & troubleshoot molding machines and robots.
• Should have good mechanical aptitude, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and have general knowledge of hand tools.
• Capable of reading and understanding blueprints.
• Must be willing to work off shift and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start and process injection molding machines in accordance with standard work.
• Ensure all secondary equipment is set up and running accurately.
• Diagnose production problems and make adjustments.
• Document changes to cycles and job log during set up/start up and production run.
• Communicate and repair all details of the malfunction of equipment or tooling to the Shift Supervisor
• Complete TPM on assigned presses.
• Complete all documentation pertaining to injection molding machine set up and tool cleaning/prepping.
• Ensure molds are cleaned/prepped and tagged/staged properly per standard work.
• Assist operator teams with operating problems.
• Assisting in training Process Technician I's as needed.
• Helping Material Handlers with troubleshooting feed problems.
• Use strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Determines the root cause of machine alarms. Make all necessary adjustments and recommendations for tool or machine repair.
• Assist in all validations and tool approvals for their assigned shift.
• Ensures all standard cycle times are met.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the setup and adjustments of tooling, machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a safe working environment. Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
• Communicate best practice to other team members and shifts.
• Other projects and tasks assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Training experience

Multi-tasking

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree or training in Scientific Molding Principals

Tools

Measuring instruments

Injection molding equipment

Robots

Job description

JOB TITLE: PROCESS TECHNICIAN II

REPORTS TO: SHIFT SUPERVISOR

DIRECT REPORTS: NONE

EMPLOYMENT: Full Time- Non Exempt- Hourly Role

This is highly independent and responsible position reporting to the Shift Supervisor. A Process Technician II will serve as a very robust technician on injection molding machines, auxiliary and processing equipment.

Strong trouble shooting skills required in this position.

A Process Technician II is responsible for mold changes, F/A submissions, set-ups & process troubleshooting on the assigned shift. This position will communicate processing and troubleshooting issues on the shift with Shift Supervisor.

A Process Technician II position provides hands on technical support to the Shift Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Set up, start and process shoot injection molding machines in accordance with standard work.
2. Ensure all secondary equipment is set up and running accurately.
3. Diagnose production problems and make adjustments.
4. Document changes to cycles and job log during set up/start up and production run.
5. Communicate and repair all details of the malfunction of equipment or tooling to the Shift Supervisor
6. Complete TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) on assigned presses.
7. Complete all documentation pertaining to injection molding machine set up and tool cleaning/prepping.
8. Ensure molds are cleaned/prepped and tagged/staged properly per standard work.
9. Assist operator Teams with operating problems.
10. Assisting in training Process Technician I's as needed.
11. Helping Material Handlers with troubleshooting feed problems.
12. Use strong problem-solving skills to trouble shoot molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Determines the root cause of machine alarms. Make all necessary adjustments and recommendations for tool or machine repair.
13. Assist in all validations and tool approvals for their assigned shift.
14. Ensures all standard cycle times are met.
15. Check and complete all paperwork associated with the setup and adjustments of tooling, machines and auxiliary equipment.
16. Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
17. Maintain a safe working environment. Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
18. Communicate best practice to other team members and shifts.
19. Other projects and tasks assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ Years experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician in an Injection Molding Facility. Machines from 10-1000T.
• Experience in medical molding operations and robots.
• Must provide own tools.
• Minimize equipment down-time.
• Leadership and training experience preferred. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Knowledge of plastic processing variables and decoupled molding
• Experience in process troubleshooting, and root cause identification are key components of this position.
• Familiarity with clean room operations.
• Ability to start & troubleshoot molding machines and robots.
• Should have good mechanical aptitude, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and have general knowledge of hand tools.
• Capable of reading and understanding blueprints.
• Must be willing to work off shift and overtime.
• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma is required.

Technical degree or Scientific Molding Principals training is preferred.

Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for a candidate who can demonstrate the combination of experience, training and education to be capable of successfully fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of the position.