Process Technician - Injection Molding

Job Summary Statement:

This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination of production activities related to Injection Mold performance goals.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve in a lead role by executing all activities within the scope of approved procedures and sets priorities necessary to accomplish pre-determined goals.
• Troubleshoots process and machine issues and repairs/corrects findings
• Implement and maintain SIM (scientific Injection Molding) where appropriate.
• Ensure schedule attainment, cycle times monitoring and OEE daily Tracking.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported in the required time.
• Ensure that production activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures and all non-conformances’ are dispositional and approved as required prior to further processing.
• Provide for the training of Technicians.
• Operate crane to replace molds.
• Forklift to molds.
• Remain current on forklift training and certification as required by supervisor, manager, and/or Igloo Safety.
• Complete paperwork.
• Responsible for mold change and machine adjustments.
• Start/shut down machines.
• Conduct minor repairs and change inserts.
• Ensure the production is running in an efficient manner, quality the first time
• Primary responsibility for the monitoring and control of assigned process.
• Primary responsibility for the set-up and bring up to specification of assigned processes.
• Primary responsibility from the seeking of solutions for technical problems associated with assigned processes.
• Follow-up of trails on new processes.
• Verification of manufacturing working documents.
• Interface between Methods, Tooling, Maintenance, Warehouse, and QC related to assigned processes.
• Verification of tooling, instructions, and materials prior to use on assigned processes.
• Instruct and supervise technicians assigned to processes under assigned control.
• Promote Safety and Quality and Environmental awareness.
• Ensure that safety and quality requirements are fulfilled.
• Familiarize Technicians and Material Handlers with quality objectives, work criteria and safety hazards. Hold tool box talks in absence of Supervisor.
• Provide positive re-enforcement and feedback to technicians.
• Perform process verification prior to job commencement.
• Obtaining approved disposition for non-conformances prior to process continuation.
• Assess and identify training needs of technicians.
• Ensure all labor and machine timesheets are completed accurately and submitted as required.
• Ensure work area(s) are maintained in a clean and organized manner.
• Participate in LEAN and Continuous Improvement events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of mold changing and five (5) years processing plastics experience; Six (6) months experience operating a sit-down gas powered forklift.
• Scientific/Decoupled molding process development principles or RJG certification desired.
• English Language Skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math Skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Physical Demands: Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. multiple times a day during a 12 hr. shift; Bend and stand in difficult positions up to 12 hours; Able to manipulate tools with both hands and stand for long hours.
• Work Environment: Warehouse environment hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months. High noise requiring use of hearing protection.
• Must have own tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of basic machine functions.
• Material Handling experience.
• Mechanic aptitude.
• Data Entry and Computer skills.

Responsibility Metrics:

• Daily Efficiency
• Daily Scrap %
• Daily Attainment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise Technicians and Material Handlers in the absence of Production Supervisor.

We are passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your hourly expectations?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Katy, TX 77494: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person