Alliance Industrial Solutions

3rd Shift Process Technician 11-7 Sunday to Thursday $30-34 Summary:

Process Technicians perform various manufacturing jobs related to the Injection Molding Production area. A successful technician possesses the ability to operate production machines and auxiliary equipment, and set-up molding machines for production runs as needed. Candidates for this position require an ability to self-direct their work and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Responsibilities:

• Understand and use a scientific approach to processing with injection molding machines in order to optimize processes and achieve the highest quality part.
• Provide ownership and input of injection molding process and equipment for the reduction of defects, overall process improvement, and/or the reduction of downtime.
• Set-up the operation of injection molding presses to mold products from thermoplastic materials.
• Safely and efficiently install dies in machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools.
• Operate overhead crane/hoist to correctly remove and install molds.
• Read water diagrams and water molds accordingly.
• Document all process changes.
• Load the correct molding process into the molding machine when available and work alone and with others in the department to generate a solid process when necessary.
• Mix thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments in mixing machine, according to formula.
• Modify existing robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts.
• Communicate and translate what is happening from a molding point of view to operators, engineers, and management.
• Evaluate parts for quality based on established criteria.
• Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems; observe specific parts of equipment and materials in process to determine or analyze the cause of machine malfunctions.
• Repair and/or make any necessary adjustments to equipment to obtain desired operating results.
• Perform preventive maintenance and periodic checks on assigned equipment as prescribed or instructed.
• Set-up and implement both pre and post-molding secondary operations.
• Material handling and manually switch over materials used on machinery.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks.
• Prepare equipment for shutdown at end of shift or when necessary ensuring that heats and auxiliary equipment are properly adjusted.

Physical Demands:

• Constant bilateral simple hand grasping.
• Continuous visual sensory demands: near acuity, color vision, and depth perception.
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying a maximum of up to 40 lbs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 7-10 years of plastic injection molding experience.
• Prior experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Customer focused from both an internal and external perspective.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with multiple levels of the organization.
• • Ability to deliver, meet deadlines, and have results orientation.

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