Process Technician A (Advanced Level)

Process Technician A (Advanced Level)

1. Requires significant process expertise and experience, the use of independent judgement, and the ability to work with no supervision.
2. Coordinate all production activities in the area with Operations Manager.
3. For new items without an existing process sheet, maintain control of processes for injection molding. Verify correct set-up of molds, processes and auxiliary equipment before machine start up. Establish proper molding conditions. Perform process monitoring and troubleshooting part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality.
4. Identify and corrects problems: apply experience and knowledge in making adjustments and trains others in areas of expertise; documents changes; addresses questionable parts; and monitors and focuses on scrap reduction.
5. Monitor product quality on an ongoing basis. Ensures product is consistent with possible product quality and adherence to the Quality System. Verify paperwork for jobs and completion of inspections at startup of job and in-process inspections
6. Requires significant process expertise and experience, and the ability to work with no supervision.
7. Must demonstrate proficiency on at all three different product groups, i.e. Discrete Sets, Discrete, and/or Tubes product groups
8. All essential functions listed below.

Process Technician B (High Middle Level)

1. The following tasks should be accomplished with supervision as required.
2. Following instructions on the process sheet, maintain control of processes for injection molding. Verify correct set-up of molds, processes and auxiliary equipment before machine start up. Establish proper molding conditions. Perform process monitoring and troubleshooting part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality.
3. Install the tooling into the injection molding machine. Position, align, and secure assembled mold, mold components, and machine accessories onto the machine press bed and attaching connecting lines.
4. Measure start-up parts to insure good quality and record on Inspection Sheets; take corrective action as necessary and report discrepancies to the supervisor.
5. Troubleshoot problems, respond to alarm, retrace program to locate problem and make necessary corrections.
6. Assemble tools for the most efficient and cost effective operation, and break down tools when the job is complete.
7. Store tooling in assigned location properly per accepted practices
8. Must operate a forklift and overhead crane on a regular basis.
9. Must demonstrate proficiency on at least two different product groups, i.e. Discrete Sets, Discrete, and/or Tubes product groups.
10. All essential functions listed below.

Material Handler (Low Middle Level)

1. Review production schedule, work orders and related paperwork to plan material needs.
2. Blend and prepare materials for use and load machines as required.
3. Use JDE kanban system to generate work orders for blended material, and issue materials to those work orders accurately recording the material lot numbers into the system.
4. Must operate a forklift on a regular basis.
5. All essential functions listed below.

Machine Operator (Entry Level)

1. Understands routing and perform work as assigned by department supervisor or lead person.
2. Operates molding machines maintaining an even cycle while keeping up with the machine. The Molding Machine Operator uses shrink plugs, water tanks, arbor presses and other fixtures, in cycle, to produce quality parts. Trims parts when necessary.
3. Packs products into correct carts, packages and/or cartons.
4. Uses measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, ring gauges, and pi tape; all employees are responsible for their own quality.
5. Accurately reports work order completions, material issues, and scrap into the ERP system.
6. Maintains a clean and safe work area.
7. Notifies supervisor of any safety, quality, mechanical or material issues.

Competencies

1. Thoroughness
2. Teamwork Orientation
3. Time Management
4. Technical Capacity

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility

Safety

1. Employee must wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
2. No jewelry or loose clothing.
3. Must follow established Safety Procedures.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking and lifting less than 20 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds infrequently. When lifting anything the employee feels in beyond their capacity, or anything in excess of 50 pounds, the employee is required to use a lifting aid, such as a crane or lift table, or request assisting in lifting from another employee.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM for the day shift, and 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM for the 2nd shift. During times of high production levels a 3rd shift operation may be required. Shift schedules may vary depending on business needs.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

At least three of the preferred requirements listed below.

Preferred Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED

Injection Molding Certification

Other related certifications will be considered

Injection molding technical training

Good blue print reading skills

Good shop math skills

Ability to read and write English

3-5+ years' experience in a production and/or injection molding environment for a mid-level or advanced level position

Additional Eligibility Requirements

None are required for this position

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United Sates

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)