Process Technician

Job Summary:

The Process Technician is responsible for the production team to ensure the schedule of mold changes, set-ups, and start-ups are successfully executed. Be able to troubleshoot plastic injection press and auxiliary equipment, program and/or edit programing for robotics. Control the processes in injection molding by performing the following duties (personally or through subordinates) while maintaining superior standards of safety, quality, performance, and housekeeping.

Essential Job Functions:

Is Customer Focused (internal / external) and possesses the skills, abilities, and desire to excel in a Team Based, Quality Driven environment dedicated to Employee Involvement and Continuous Improvement.

Must be able to create and/or edit programing for robotics

Perform process troubleshooting

Respond to machine alarms as necessary

Part inspections and various other functions to ensure part conformity and quality

Create and maintain set parameter documentation for production equipment

Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan daily department or cell operations as required.

Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.

Coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.

Verifies machine setup, start up and conformance of product to applicable specifications of 1st piece parts before production is released.

Monitors work activities and reviews production and operating reports / documentation to resolve operational, manufacturing, set-up, quality, safety and maintenance issues in a timely fashion.

Confers with maintenance personnel to identify mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on machines.

Inspects machines and equipment to ensure operational performance and optimum utilization.

Develops or revises work procedures, standard operational and working practices or instructions, quality procedure checklists as needed and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

Maintains records and verifies the accuracy of all documentation generated by department or cell personnel.

Is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times.

As a representative and employee of Quantum Plastics, assures that personal and supervised employees dress (appropriate for the job), hygiene and professional behavior in a team environment is maintained.

May be required to fulfill duties of immediate supervisor as requested.

Educate Train and Promote (EMS) Environmental Management System

Must be able to operate a computer and Microsoft programs; Word, Excel, Outlook.

Oversee employees in the Molding Department (Shift / Cell). Do we want to keep this?

Responsibilities for the planning, assigning, and directing of work

May also be required to participate in the hiring process.

Promotes open communication at all levels of the organization and between departments.

Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to supervisor for action.

Schedules and directs the work of employees involved in set-up and operation of injection molding, secondary & auxiliary equipment including material handling, inspection, safety, housekeeping, maintenance, QS9000 Procedures & Work Instructions where applicable.

Responsible for insuring that employees are trained and adhere to all operational, quality, safety, security and housekeeping procedures.

Skills and/or Competencies:

Must speak and write English, ability to speak Spanish is highly desired

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Maintain equipment and the workplace by inspecting work areas to uncover hazards, maintain good housekeeping procedures, provide and check for safe tools.

Maintain employee safety and equipment safety by motivating employees to work safely, providing personal protective equipment and enforce its use, provide worker safety training as well as on the job training, know the medical and physical limits of employees and investigate all injuries.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3-5 years’ experience in supervising set-up and operations of injection molding machines.

Experience in team development & leadership preferred.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30