Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech
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Summary Of Position
The Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician will set-up and cycle Plastic Injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and adjust process parameters while ensuring proper machine function and quality parts. Additionally, the PIM Process Technician conducts production start-ups, material handling, MRP system transactions, quality checks of own work, periodic tooling preventative maintenance, and supports machine preventive maintenance.
Essential Functions Includes but not limited to:
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The Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician will set-up and cycle Plastic Injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and adjust process parameters while ensuring proper machine function and quality parts. Additionally, the PIM Process Technician conducts production start-ups, material handling, MRP system transactions, quality checks of own work, periodic tooling preventative maintenance, and supports machine preventive maintenance.
Essential Functions Includes but not limited to:
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech sets and starts up, troubleshoots, and monitors injection molding machines and related equipment to ensure quality production
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech dimensionally and visually inspects on-going production for defects
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech adjusts machine parameters and cycle times for wide range of plastic materials to ensure proper quality and function of parts
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech ensures part/material containment measures are implemented
- Troubleshoots molding issues
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech conducts Root Cause Analysis of factors affecting overall product quality, as well as support QC as a process expert
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech notifies production supervisor and maintenance of any issues with equipment or molds
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech monitors machine operating software for stoppages, improper cycling, product color changes, and mold changes
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech enters all scrap into the production monitoring system; weigh and document all purging before disposing
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech documents and communicates any process adjustments required
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech communicates machine operating conditions, part or process issues, safety issues and resolutions to next shift
- Must be disciplined and be able to adhere to processes and procedures
- Must be able to operate a computer, calipers, understand basic gauges, and hand tools
- Working understanding of MRP systems and be able to review and communicate causes of downtime or scrap
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech performs mold and material changeovers per customer orders
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech performs periodic preventative maintenance on injection molds
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech programs robot for part extraction and automated packaging.
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech collaborates with Engineering teams to:
- Implements training programs for new and existing molds and injection molding equipment
- Develops experiments to optimize equipment throughput and yield
- Determines production needs related to process and other technical issues
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech collaborates with the mold design team and external suppliers on mold improvements
- Strong mechanical aptitude including comfort with using basic hand tools. Ability to perform minor machining work (manual mill/lathe, tap and die, etc
- High School Diploma or equivalent education or trade school diploma program
- 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or machine operation experience
- 3-5 years of plastic injection molding experience as material handler and process technician
- Understands and can interpret part and tooling prints and diagrams
- Working knowledge of calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment
- An ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally
- Knowledge of robots (preferred but not required)
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
- Detail-oriented
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, Lean, 5S and Kaizen events
- Maintain a safe and clean work area
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push equipment or mold carts with casters
- Frequent standing for extended periods, walking from one job to another, occasional climbing of ladders or rolling stairs may be required
EOE/M/F/V/D
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Summary Of Position
The Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician will set-up and cycle Plastic Injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and adjust process parameters while ensuring proper machine function and quality parts. Additionally, the PIM Process Technician conducts production start-ups, material handling, MRP system transactions, quality checks of own work, periodic tooling preventative maintenance, and supports machine preventive maintenance.
Essential Functions Includes but not limited to:
EOE/M/F/V/D
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The Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician will set-up and cycle Plastic Injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and adjust process parameters while ensuring proper machine function and quality parts. Additionally, the PIM Process Technician conducts production start-ups, material handling, MRP system transactions, quality checks of own work, periodic tooling preventative maintenance, and supports machine preventive maintenance.
Essential Functions Includes but not limited to:
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech sets and starts up, troubleshoots, and monitors injection molding machines and related equipment to ensure quality production
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech dimensionally and visually inspects on-going production for defects
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech adjusts machine parameters and cycle times for wide range of plastic materials to ensure proper quality and function of parts
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech ensures part/material containment measures are implemented
- Troubleshoots molding issues
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech conducts Root Cause Analysis of factors affecting overall product quality, as well as support QC as a process expert
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech notifies production supervisor and maintenance of any issues with equipment or molds
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech monitors machine operating software for stoppages, improper cycling, product color changes, and mold changes
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech enters all scrap into the production monitoring system; weigh and document all purging before disposing
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech documents and communicates any process adjustments required
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech communicates machine operating conditions, part or process issues, safety issues and resolutions to next shift
- Must be disciplined and be able to adhere to processes and procedures
- Must be able to operate a computer, calipers, understand basic gauges, and hand tools
- Working understanding of MRP systems and be able to review and communicate causes of downtime or scrap
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech performs mold and material changeovers per customer orders
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech performs periodic preventative maintenance on injection molds
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech programs robot for part extraction and automated packaging.
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech collaborates with Engineering teams to:
- Implements training programs for new and existing molds and injection molding equipment
- Develops experiments to optimize equipment throughput and yield
- Determines production needs related to process and other technical issues
- Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech collaborates with the mold design team and external suppliers on mold improvements
- Strong mechanical aptitude including comfort with using basic hand tools. Ability to perform minor machining work (manual mill/lathe, tap and die, etc
- High School Diploma or equivalent education or trade school diploma program
- 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or machine operation experience
- 3-5 years of plastic injection molding experience as material handler and process technician
- Understands and can interpret part and tooling prints and diagrams
- Working knowledge of calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment
- An ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally
- Knowledge of robots (preferred but not required)
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
- Detail-oriented
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, Lean, 5S and Kaizen events
- Maintain a safe and clean work area
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push equipment or mold carts with casters
- Frequent standing for extended periods, walking from one job to another, occasional climbing of ladders or rolling stairs may be required
EOE/M/F/V/D
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