What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd shift Process Technician position at Wirthwein Fountain Inn, LLC.?
Wirthwein Fountain Inn, LLC. is hiring a 2nd shift Process Technician. 2nd shift hours are Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm. When hired, training will take place on 1st shift (Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm) for about 2 weeks.
Function of the Position
- This position is responsible for the technical expert for injection molding machines, auxiliary and processing equipment.
Tasks and authority of the Position
- Document set-up instructions, processes, makes adjustments to processes when necessary to maintain product quality and efficiency standards and documents change made to the process for evidence.
- Set up injection molding presses, molds and automation processes.
- Minimize equipment downtime.
- Identify defects and make adjustments.
- Track process using statistical methods and make necessary adjustments or changes and document.
- Work with Quality department to ensure process changes or improvements meet customer requirements.
- Trouble shoot problems on the injection molding machines.
Requirements
- Good understanding of injection molding principles.
- Good understanding of plant and environmental safety.
- Good understanding of statistical methods of monitoring processes and product quality.
- Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic components.
- Able to work flexible hours.
- Technical knowledge of resistance welding, injection molding processes and industrial controls.
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical skills.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- One year in manufacturing environment.
Expertise
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions, manage workload and schedules to complete assignments.
- Experience with production of technical plastic parts.
- Experience with fully automated and robot sized injection molding machines and peripheral equipment, Wittman robots and dryers and Engel molding machines.
- Experience with calipers, height gage, small hand and power tools, and computers.
Professional Experience
- Over two years of experience with specialized injection molding equipment, robotic and all peripheral equipment for the production of plastic parts for the automotive business.
Wirthwein Fountain Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, disability, or any other category protected by federal and state law.