Process Technician - Plastic Injection Molding (2Nd Shift)

Quadion LLC/ Minnesota Rubber and Plastics now part of Trelleborg is a world leader in the material compound development, engineering design and manufacturing of custom molded elastomeric and thermoplastic components and assemblies. Our global reputation for producing "the tough parts," is matched by our commitment to quality, product performance and service support. It is likely you come in contact with our parts in your daily life without even knowing it. From the faucet in your home, transmission in your car or the medical device that may have saved your life, Minnesota Rubber and Plastics provides the critical sealing components to make these products perform the way you expect. We take pride in this everyday.

Job Description

This position assists in the overall optimization of plastic processing and supports basic manufacturing operator functions at all levels of the process. Team members are responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment and support all initiatives of operations and quality systems to ensure customer quality and delivery requirements are met.

Hours

Monday - Friday

3:00pm - 11:15pm

Duties

• Demonstrate understanding of all set-up procedures and all molding machine functions
• Set-up, start and troubleshoot presses using established process control methods
• Set-up and troubleshoot secondary equipment
• Monitor press cycle to ensure that presses are running to standard
• Initiate corrective action for jobs running out of standard cycle
• Demonstrate ability to set limit switches, timers, and process controls on presses.
• Change end of arm tooling and load robot program into robot. Demonstrate ability to do basic troubleshooting on end of arm tooling.
• Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of RJG technology via e-dart cavity pressure monitoring and control.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary
• Interacts and works with Production and Engineering Technicians to resolve problems efficiently and effectively. 
• Document processing changes, adjustments, problems, or other action taken and notify quality department for any possible dimensioning re-verification and visual criteria needed due to process changes.
• Accurately fills out maintenance work requests for equipment. 
• Follow all safety, environmental and quality policies, and procedures.
• Operate overhead hoist/crane
• Promote 6S standards
• Performs other duties as assigned to support company values and objectives. 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years recent experience with processing on Injection Molding machines
• Experiencing with sampling a plus
• Completion of an accredited Injection Molding certification program a plus
• Previous clean room experience within an ISO certified manufacturing facility
• Demonstrated leadership and training capabilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and disability benefits
• Healthcare and dependent care FSA and HSA programs
• Team shares/bonus/incentive opportunity
• Paid Time Off
• Reward and recognition programs
• Training and development
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)