Wafer Process Technician jobs in Erie, PA

Caplugs is looking to hire an energetic and dedicated employee to be a part of our expanding team!! We currently have openings for Process Technicians at our Erie, PA Facility- Union Position.

The successful candidate will possess broad based troubleshooting skills on injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment. Experience working with a variety of plastic materials, multi-cavity tools, and hot runner molds preferred. Nissei and Arburg Molding Machine experience also preferred.

SUMMARY: Primarily responsible for mold setting and removal and/or maintaining production within a specified section of molding machines as assigned by Foreman. 2nd Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Login and logout MIU during Set-ups and Start-ups.

· Set molds into molding machines.

· Set auxiliary equipment.

· Visually check part number and shop packet to confirm match.

· Purge out machines and perform color changes.

· Bring out raw materials, verify accuracy to shop packet, verify containers (including color concentrate hopper) are properly labeled.

· Use scrap catch box during start-up prior to approval.

· Start-up machines when needed.

· Submit complete start-up shot to Quality Inspector for start-up approval.

· Notify Process Tech P7 when start-up is completed.

· All start-up parts in scrap catch box are to be removed and disposed of immediately.

· Replace scrap catch box with production catch box after approval.

· Maintain efficiency of production runs, troubleshoot when needed.

· Make entries on the process log when needed.

· Use Navision/Prohelp to access information.

· Monitor machine status, input downtime reasons as needed.

· Monitor active cavitation and scrap, input in MIU.

· If molding machine alarms, remove parts, check for visual defects, dispose of as needed.

· Initiate tool repair requests when needed.

· Initiate machine repair requests when needed.

· Monitor status of Macquire color concentrate feeder and proportional loaders.

· Requisition material when needed.

· Verify material containers (including color concentrate feeders) are properly labeled.

· Collect a complete shut-down shot and attach shot to the mold for last off comparison.

· Remove mold from press and attach the dated tag, and return mold to mold staging area.

· Return unused raw materials to staging area for reweigh and put away before material for the next job is brought out.

· Perform all of the tasks of a Process Tech P7 when needed.

· Responsible for shift activities as assigned in the absence of the Foreman.

· All work is to be performed in accordance with the molding department work instructions where applicable.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma/G.E.D equivalent or combination of relevant experience and the ability to understand all work requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Plastics injection molding: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person