Process Technician

Job Description:

The Process Technician maintains and repairs the blow mold and/or injection mold machines during production. The Process Technician troubleshoots machinery, hot stamp machines and repairs/replaces mold parts during production. The Process Technician also assists the Supervisor in achieving production, quality, housekeeping, and safety goals.

2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Pay: $25hr + $1 shift differential

Responsibilities:

Produce quality plastic wheels, lids, and small components for trash cans

Make necessary adjustments to injection molding equipment to keep it within allowable specification

Set up injection/blow molding tool and molds, sample/production molds, set-up machine operating parameters to process parts to specifications and connect all water as needed (chilled and tower water)

Start-up and troubleshoot problems at the press, inspect sample parts for accuracy, remove molds from the press, stage for disassembly, work with production teams to meet demand and continuous process improvement.

Connect hydraulics for mold knock out pins, (repair/replace) as necessary

Connect pneumatic lines to molds (repair/replace) as necessary

Connect mold heaters and mold thermocouple cables

Make resin color changes on machines as necessary

Assist the Shift Supervisor in training and directing of Packer/Inspectors to achieve quality production.

Enter end of shift production/downtime and quality information as required

Monitor IQMS system

Report any unsafe or out of specification equipment in a timely manner

In conjunction with Maintenance, diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot and investigate any issues with machinery during production. (i.e., production of out of specification parts)

Responsible for the reduction of waste/scrap rates in mold change process

Notify appropriate associates of scrap issues in a timely manner

Evaluate mold change schedule to meet production requirements, and communicate/coordinate plant resources involved in job change and scheduling processes

Conduct preventative maintenance while tools are in machines

Adjust machine parameters as needed for order specifications with minimal flash while ensuring safety rules are followed.

When not actually working with machinery the Process Technician has the same responsibilities as Material Handlers (see Material Handler job description)

Relieve Material Handlers during breaks.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Forklift certification is required and can be obtained on-site.

3-5 years Injection and/or blow molding experience

1-3 years robotics experience

Experience in working with robotics, conveyors, sprue pickers

Experience with {McGuire} blenders

Experience in processing of HDPE

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

Knowledge of blow molding and/or injection molding.

Knowledge of mold change set-up

Ability to perform duties independently with little supervision.

Knowledge of valve gate Injection molding

Knowledge of hot stamping set-up

Knowledge of mold labeling.

Knowledge of robotics

Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, basic electrical concepts

Must be able to work with basic hand tools and able to use a multi-meter to check fuse

Able to process optimal conditions to achieve optimum cycles

Operate forklift to move and store molds and other equipment

Company Benefits:

2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up

Medical Plans

Prescription (Rx) Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Company Paid Base Life Insurance

Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Vacation and Personal/Sick Time

Paid Grandparent Leave

Paid Bonding Leave

Adoption Assistance

Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.