Process Technician The Process Technician is responsible for setting up and maintaining process controls on presses, molds and equipment to customer specifications. He or she is responsible for resolving manufacturing processes. The Process Technician is responsible troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment. Additionally, he or she will maintain equipment and prevent failures by suggesting and implementing improvement plans. He or she would coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure good production and quality through problem solving and continuous improvement activities. Core competencies include time management, creative and innovative thinking, problem solving, accountability and dependability, research and analysis, decision making and judgement, ethics and integrity, planning and organizing, mathematical reasoning, communication, customer focus, energy and stress, and team work. Job duties include optimizing all machine processes by reducing scrap, cycle times and mold change times; assisting with launches of new programs by building a new process to ensure quality products of parts and attending launch meetings prior to production start-up as needed; maintaining and securing controlled injection process by using part weights by using plastic data and using a systematic approach to optimizing current running process; directing set-ups for molds using efficient mold change systems and robotics; overseeing in-house tooling and material evaluations to ensure optimum performance; describing system, components, and parts operating characteristics and malfunctions by writing technical reports; setting-up injection molds and performing start-up and shut-down of molding systems; verifying systems performance by testing functioning of installed equipment; ensuring operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques; setting up and maintaining process controls of presses, molds and equipment; experience with robotics and programming, with end of arm set-up and troubleshooting, develop and modify robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts; knowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's; monitoring production for accuracy and efficiency and working with quality inspectors to ensure part quality/performance; making minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines/tools and notifying supervisors when major service is required; providing ownership and analysis of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction in defects, overall process improvement and/or the reduction of downtime and continue improvements; compiling, storing and receiving production data; completing all paperwork as required; performing additional assignments per supervisor's direction; advising on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures; experience with hot runners/valve gate sequencing/gas assist/insert molding; promoting safety by abiding to all related policies and procedures; and the incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.Requirements include a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent, ability to read, write and speak English effectively, basic mathematical skills, basic office skills such as Excel, Microsoft Word and AS400 systems, safety and environmental training and experience, previous experience in injection molding department or at least manufacturing experience, ability to work afternoons or night shift, ability to work effectively alone and prioritize, highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail, troubleshooting ability, strong decision making and problem solving skills, demonstrated good internal customer service skills, and ability to manage multiple projects. Working conditions include physical ability to lift up to 75lbs, and this position may require hot work, standing up to 100%, overhead work, kneeling, bending, crawling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working at heights. What we offer includes medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and vacation time. Not just a joba great place to work! Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
