Process Technician

Job Description Process Technicians are responsible for setting up the injection molding machines to the defined process specification, while minimizing scrap and downtime. Primary Responsibilities

• Providing support for the transfer/installation of molds and resin based off of production needs.
• Install molds or change mold inserts to meet changeover schedules
• Startup, shutdown, and operate injection molding machines
• Support the development of new and existing operators
• Provide verbal updates, status of work, technical problems, and their solutions to colleagues during shift change meetings
• Participate in special projects as required
• Follow and maintain an environmental health and safe work environment conditions by complying with all Hanon Systems Integrated Management System procedures, standards, and regulations Years of Experience
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant injection molding experience Degree Preferred
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications
• Knowledge of plastics technology, including: screws and barrels, molding material delivery systems, temperature control units, grinders, dryers, hotrunners, and their applications
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission systems
• Basic knowledge of mold design
• Knowledge of computers, programs, and their applications as needed
• Technical Skills
• Use of department tools and equipment, including material handling equipment Special Requirements (i.e.: Overtime, Travel, etc.)
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends Special Requirements (i.e. Tech Levels, Overtime, Travel, etc.) Job Description
• Process Technician
• Injection Molding Tech 1
• Complete mold changes based off production schedule.
• Basic understanding of an injection mold process.
• Basic understanding of robot function.
• Basic understanding of auxiliary equipment and how it effects the process.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs (ex: repair water hoses, vacuum hoses, and EOAT suction cups, and etc.).
• PM cavity and core surfaces at start-up. Minimum once per shift.
• Flexibility to work overtime including weekends
• Minimum US and International travel required Tech 2
• The ability to complete Tech 1 tasks.
• Intermediate understanding of an injection mold process and the ability to make parameter changes that will eliminate scrap concerns.
• Intermediate understanding of robot function and the ability to make changes to the program to keep production running.
• Intermediate understanding of auxiliary equipment and how it effects the process.
• Flexibility to work overtime including weekends
• Minimum US and International travel required Tech 3
• The ability to complete Tech 1 and Tech 2 tasks.
• Advanced skills in troubleshooting with the ability to create injection molding parameters for new processes.
• Advanced skills in robot programming with the ability to write programs for new processes.
• Work with Engineering in process development of the injection molding process through parameter optimization, cycle time reduction activities, and trials that will lead to a robust process.
• Strong understanding of tool design with the ability to communicate with the Tooling Department on changes needed to improve processes.
• Flexibility to work overtime including weekends
• Minimum US and International travel required

Note:

Tasks can be added to this list any given day due to manufacturing needs

Pay:

From $25.04 per hour

Work Location:

In person