Injection Molding Process Technician

Position Title: INJ Molding Process Technician          Reports To: Process Manager

Department: Manufacturing                                         Direct Reports (if applicable): N/A

Prepared By: Human Resources / June 2022             FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Injection Molding Process Technician will provide technical skills required to meet departmental and company goals for safety, production, quality, and cost

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Achieve departmental goals – scrap, PPM (parts per million), OEE (overall equipment effectiveness),
• Transfer information daily to the following shift concerning all quality issues, changes in processes, or other tooling related issues
• Ensure parts are produced to appropriate quality levels and ensure suspect product is contained and corrective actions are in place
• Perform root cause analysis of production and quality problems and works to implement permanent corrective actions
• Perform daily duties with accuracy and in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to, mold changes, press startups, quality checks, material movement,
• Accurately and completely prepare all daily production-related documents in a timely manner
• Observe all safety rules and policies at all times, including properly wearing PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Provide continuous improvement and cost savings ideas
• Work with engineering to ensure that processes are robust and monitor processes per standard work
• Train employees on scientific molding techniques
• Report all recognized safety hazards
• Other duties as assigned in Management’s sole discretion

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Knowledge and experience of plastics processing and equipment
• Strong mechanical/mathematical/leadership skills
• Advanced injection molding skill required
• Ability to make independent judgments when Lead Mold Technician and Technical Process Manager is absent
• Good written and oral communication skills – computer literate
• Ability to work independently as well as with others
• Scientific Molding knowledge is preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work overtime when required by management
• Must have flexible working schedule to support molding operations
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

Required Licensing/Certifications

• Forklift Certification

THESE MAY NOT BE THE ONLY DUTIES YOU WILL BE ERQUIRED TO PERFORM. THE REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE AND MAY VARY FROM WHAT IS DESCRIBED. PURSUANT TO COMPANY POLICY, ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE YOU TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN. NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT ALTERS YOUR AT WILL EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND NOTHING HEREIN ESTABLISHES A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT.