What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician position at American Plastics, LLC?
Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts on a 2-2-3 SCHEDULE
HOURS: 7a to 7:30p, 7p to 7:30a
American Plastics, a leading manufacturer specializing in Janitorial, Food Service Cleaning Products, and Retail Storage Products is looking for an experienced Injection Molding/Process Technician with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. This position will report to the Lead Process Technician and will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain standard cycle times and part quality
- Be able to understand and communicate the information provided within the job packet pertaining to specification sheet, standard routing, B.O.M.’s, scrap reports and quality requirements
- Be able to identify all resins used in molding operation including regrind and the associated usage percentage
- Must understand and operate the operator interface ‘CRT’ screen on computer-controlled presses, including all screens required to control the process
- Must be able to establish a new process, do mold sets, Robot Programming and start a machine based upon settings in Mold Books/QR Code.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of hot runner systems, Valve Gates, and standard sprue molds
- Trouble shoot issues on Injection Molding machines and Robots.
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Requirements:
- Knowledge of operating the following Injection molding machines a must, such as:
- Engel, Milacron, Battenfeld, UBE and HPM’s
- Knowledge with Wittman and Servpro Robots preferred.
- Organized, detail oriented, team player with a sense of urgency
- Resourceful, with ability to apply critical problem-solving skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Applicant must have 2-5 years’ experience as a process tech in injection molding or similar process
- Follow departmental documentation procedures
- 5S and LOTO experience preferred
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary & benefits package including paid vacation, medical / dental and 401(k) with match.