Injection Molding Process Technician
Full-Time
Edinburg, IN
Meet your Talent Advisor Desmond Nugent
A process technician is a multi- function role. Responsibilities include the start-up and processing of molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment, participation in sampling of new equipment, and troubleshooting processes as necessary to maintain function and quality. It is expected that a process technician be able to perform mold setter and machine operator duties as staffing and production demand change .
The main requirements are listed below and subject to change.
Injection Molding Process Technician Physical Duties/Requirements :
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All necessary duties required to safely install molding equipment (see Mold Setter job description)
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Following directions passed down from supervisor/management
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Assist in samplings, continuous improvement, and other engineering projects
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Use of hand tools and power tools to perform job function
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Operating the injection molding machine controls
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Prepare machine for production
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Setting up robot positions
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Advanced setup of hot stamp machines, label applicators, in-mold labeling (IML) equipment, robot tooling, material dryers, blenders, color carts, vibratory welders, and cooling fixtures
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Perform quality checks
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Debug robot/machine sequence program issues
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Troubleshoot various process related issues with products ( i.e., flash, burns, voids, warp)
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Troubleshoot various issues with auxiliary equipment, robot tooling, and molding components
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Use of a multimeter to troubleshoot electrical issues
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Minor repairs on mold tooling ( i.e., clearing out flash, cleaning vents, replacing fittings, etc.)
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Minor repairs on the machine/auxiliary equipment ( i.e., replace fuses, clean strainers, etc.)
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Performing a line clearance
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Use of purging compounds to clean out the machine barrel and mold.
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Starting up and shutting down presses, water cooling, and air supply system
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Operating a forklift
Injection Molding Process Technician Specific Knowledge Requirements:
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Work safe knowledge of the equipment (i.e., crane movements, machine safety , electricity, etc.)
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Ability to work as part of a team and/ or independently on a project without constant supervision
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Understanding of fundamental injection molding processes going from pellet to part
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Basic understanding of machine/robot sequence programming
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Basic understanding of mold tooling
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Understanding of water cooling and air supply system
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