Process Technician - Lake Geneva, United States - Plas-Tech Engineering

Description

***This position is responsible for opening the plant during days production is scheduled, performing set up, start up, and process troubleshooting of production molds in injection molding machines, as well as completing other plant duties as assigned.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Commence plant startup by getting injection molding machines ready for day's scheduled production
• Complete mold sets and startup of all production jobs in accordance with quality criteria
• Troubleshoot and optimize equipment and molding processes for maximum cycle time efficiency
• Accurately document machine process settings and process changes following standard procedures and using authorized forms
• Perform first piece and in process part inspections
• Conduct IQ OQ PQ project validation activities as directed
• Assist Manufacturing Manager regarding scheduling, material handling efforts, preventative maintenance and calibration programs, or other duties that ensure efficient production and customer order fulfillment
• Maintain cleanliness in all work areas
• Complete other plant duties as a backup for inspection, labeling, bagging, weighing, boxing and other secondary operations as required

Supervisory Responsibilities
None


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Has high school education or equivalent and minimum of five years experience in plastic injection molding with strong processing skills and some experience maintaining injection molding machines and related tooling.

Knowledge of different materials and machine types, with ability to effectively use tools associated with ensuring product quality including calipers, micrometers, height and pin gauges.

Language Skills
Has strong written and verbal control of the English language and ability to communicate effectively with others and be clearly understood


Mathematical Skills

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability
Has the ability to interpret and solve practical problems related to production duties. Ability to interpret a variety of inputs furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Has strong mechanical aptitude and exhibits sound judgment


Computer Operations
Basic keyboard skills and computer aptitude


Planning and Organization
Ability to effectively prioritize, organize, multi-task and be detailed oriented. Good organization, communication and teamwork skills


Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
None


Working Conditions
Well-lighted, environmentally controlled indoor office, production and warehouse area with adequate ventilation. Job requires lifting up to 50 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


Physical Activity Level:

Medium physical activity performing non-strenuous daily production related activities. Has ability to move and operate freely in the office, production and warehouse areas


Manual Dexterity
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with hands and fingers


Vision Requirements
Color vision with the ability to identify and distinguish colors


Pay:
$ $28.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Differential pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
• Plastics injection molding: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
In person