RUBBER PROCESS ENGINEER

Victaulic; Town of Easton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

EAP program

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Victaulic's Mold Technology Center in Easton, PA is seeking a Rubber Process Engineer to design, test and inspect rubber molds and press equipment, and drive process optimization in rubber molding operations.

You will work with product development to improve designs, troubleshoot to reduce scrap, and ensure safety and preventive maintenance; travel 3–4 times per year is expected, with day-to-day responsibilities on site.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of rubber molding experience.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience optimizing rubber manufacturing processes.
• Ability to communicate with diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel 3–4 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Design, test and inspect rubber molds and press equipment.
• Optimize rubber processing operations.
• Prepare process specs and procedures.
• Collaborate with product development to improve designs.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping; operate crane and forklift.

Skills

Rubber molding processes

Project management

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job DescriptionPOSITION: RUBBER PROCESS ENGINEER – MTCLOCATION: MOLD TECHNOLOGY CENTER at VICTAULIC GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS (EASTON, PA)REPORTS TO: MANAGER*Relocation package is offered for this role**This posiiton is not open to Visa sponsorship*ABOUT US:Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 15 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 6,000 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 4000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals.MOLD TECHNOLOGY CENTER:Mold Tech Center builds, samples and maintains Rubber molds for all Victaulic facilities worldwide.JOB SUMMARY:Design, test and inspect rubber molds and press equipment to verify critical product characteristics.Process optimization in rubber processing operations.Investigating and implementing new rubber molding processes and technology.Preparing specifications for process and manufacturing equipment.Write and update routing and processing procedures.Work with product development engineers to improve product design and processes.Troubleshoot rubber process to increase productivity and decrease scrap problems.Maintains mold specifications by taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.This position also requires safety training of Mold Tech personnel.Weekly safety toolbox talks.Operate an overhead crane and drive a forklift.Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.Maintain equipment using preventative maintenance.Maintain an organized and clean work environment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Required to lift up to 50 lbs.Moderate walking, standing, lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work around moving objects, and with machinery with moving parts.SKILLS AND EDUCATION:3 – 5 years’ experience in rubber molding processes.Good project management skills.Experience in optimizing rubber manufacturing processes.Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.Some travel required. Approximately 3–4 times a year for training and visiting Victaulic molding facilities.HOURS OF OPERATION:Day shift 40 Hours. Overtime as required.JOB TYPE: Full-time, permanentSCHEDULE: 8- and 10-hour shiftsVictaulic offers a full benefits package which includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off plans, paid holidays, 401K with company match, company paid short-term disability, company paid life insurance, company paid EAP program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status#TOP123 #LI-JT1 #LI-ONSITE