Process Technician Molding

Job Summary

In this role, you will act with minimum supervision to ensure that the molding and extrusion processes operate at maximum output while maintaining highest quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare molds / molding press for production operation including but not limited to set-up, clean-up and conditioning runs and eccentricity checks.
• Perform or assist with molding press line clears if required.
• Perform and or assist with mold changes on all types of molding presses.
• Perform installation, removal, delivery, retrieval, transport or molds and other associated machinery and equipment; assuring that adequate materials and equipment are at the required location in order to perform this work in the safest, most effective and most efficient manner possible.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, relieve operators, apply solution as required or requested and ensure processes are running within the predetermined control parameters. This will include making adjustments within allowable limits and/or evaluating operator techniques and/or evaluating materials to ensure acceptable products.
• Apply mold release or CO2 cleaning as required or requested and ensure processes are running within the predetermined control parameters to ensure the highest quality level.
• Use Infinity software to monitor flange or web thickness data.
• Work with mold cleaning to determine and optimize various tasks such as: length of time between mold cleaning, the best type of surface preparation for each mold and product, and to continue to work on faster mold changeovers.
• Initiate & write Tooling Repair Request when pins, bushings, mold, or mold cavity need to be replaced.
• Mix proper silicone spray when required for specific formulations.
• Assist Engineering and maintenance as requested.
• Operate Forklifts.
• Perform other work assignments as directed by the Area Manager.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience

• No min required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read mechanical diagrams and schematics.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects.