Job Description

Seeking a hands on 3rd Shift Process Technician – Plastics Injection Molding to start up and keep injection molding machines running, perform mold set ups, and support a safe, efficient, customer focused production floor.

About the Company

The company offers an extensive training program and a collaborative culture.

Location

Great fit for candidates in Jackson, West Bend, Slinger, Richfield, Hartford, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, Cedarburg, Grafton, Mequon, Sussex and surrounding communities within about 30–40 minutes.

About the Role

The Plastics Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for starting up machines, keeping machines running, and mold set-up, including all secondary equipment. Assist in creating a culture of accountability and a customer-first attitude. Standard work: 1- Respond to machine alarms, 2 – Start presses, 3 – Complete changeovers, 4 – Assist with Material Handling duties, 5 – Cover breaks and/or Operate Presses as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Follows all established safety rules, training, and guidelines. Proper use of all personal protective equipment.
• Set up molds with multiple core pulls, auxiliary hydraulics, and manifolds.
• Ensure jobs run to the standard cycle time and that the clamp and sprue pickers' movements are optimized.
• Collaborate with the QCO Quality Team and the Production Team Lead if production parts are not meeting specifications.
• Safely operate forklifts and cranes while conducting mold set-up
• Understand start-up and shut-down procedures necessary to minimize downtime and reduce the chance of equipment damage.
• Able to load a saved program, step through, start robots, and make the necessary process adjustments if needed to meet quality specifications.
• Submit startup parts to the Quality Lab for first piece approval.
• Refer to the production schedule in IQMS and discuss the mold change priority with the production team.
• Have a basic understanding of IQMS and are able to change downtime codes, enter rejects, print work orders, and support process documents.
• Ensure molds are installed securely, safely, and are production-ready.
• Verify staged material requirements for production operations.
• Purge material from the press in a timely fashion, following the purge process, and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Complete production operations with mold tear-down, clean-up of presses, placement of secondary equipment, and inserts in assigned locations.
• Communicate production activities with the prior shift and oncoming shift team members.

  Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• A minimum of three years of related experience
• Moderate understanding of the injection molding process
• Good oral and communication skills for team interaction.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills

  Preferred Qualifications

• RJG and/or AIM certifications preferred.

  Skills

• IQMS
• QCO
• Robots
• Forklifts
• Cranes
• Print reading

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Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities, contact David McKnight with gpac at 608-514-9815.  Resumes can be confidentially sent to david.mcknight@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.