Process Technician - 2Nd Shift (3:30 Pm - 12 Am)

Our company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Process Technician for our 2nd Shift. The successful candidate will have a strong background in plastic injection molding and will be responsible for setting up, monitoring, and troubleshooting our machines. This role is integral to our operations and requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong technical aptitude. Our company prides itself on providing a safe and organized work environment, and we are looking for someone who can contribute to this culture.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot plastic injection molding machines.
• Ensure machines, auxiliary equipment, and connected automated systems meet production standards and goals.
• Perform mold changes, process optimization studies, and process monitoring.
• Collect and analyze data on individual processes to identify high scrap parts and improve process capability.
• Interface with quality, materials, and scheduling personnel to ensure efficient resolution of problems and minimal machine downtime.
• Follow company safety rules, procedures, policies, and maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• Minimum three to five (3-5) years of hands-on plastic injection molding experience.
• Mold setup/tear-down with plastic trouble-shooting experience is required.
• Experienced with Nissei, Cincinnati, Toshiba, and Toyo injection molding machines.
• Forklift truck operation and overhead crane experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical abilities.
• Ability to operate forklift with boom attachment.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English and follow work instructions and procedures.
• Basic computer skills required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged hours.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders occasionally.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. occasionally during scheduled shift.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, kneel, step, climb, stoop, grasp and reach on a frequent basis.

Benefits

• Paid vacation after 90 days.
• Attendance program with additional paid time off.
• Employee referral program with cash bonus.
• Advancement opportunities with all training and certification costs company paid.
• Weekly paycheck with direct deposit.
• Excellent health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.