PROCESS TECHNICIAN (PLASTIC INJECTION PRESS)

SUMMARY: This position has responsibility for assuring that changeovers of presses and secondary equipment are completed and functioningproperly before handing over to production operators. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILTIES:Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. Clean and clock molds at regular intervals. Changes molds and secondary equipment on a pre-scheduled basis, or when called for based on observation. Provides appropriate maintenance to molds and secondary equipment on a regular schedule. Performs repairs to molds as needed. Coordinates activities with Production Supervisor and Production Manager to minimize downtime. Completing production PMs as required. General repairs to presses and secondary equipment. Addresses scrap and productivity issues. Write and follow up on work orders. Removes scrap at the end of the shift. Troubleshooting rubber processing issuesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of six months experience on a rubber injection press.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; move around the plant; handle or feelobjects, tools, or controls. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, andoccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjustfocus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform th eessential functions. While performing the duties of this job in the production area, the associate occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the production area is usually loud. Temperatures vary between room temperature and 120 in the production area. Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.