Process Technician III - Complex Products (Team Lead, MC4) 2nd Shift
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Process Technician III - Complex Products to serve as the Team Lead for our Multi-Contact Area for 2nd Shift. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing complex multi-shot and multi-cavity injection molding operations, ensuring first-time quality, stable processes, and efficient production.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced injection molding professional looking to lead, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations in the Multi-Contact Area, ensuring optimal setups, material flow, quality, and packaging processes.
- Perform complete setups of multi-shot and multi-cavity molds, including loading process programs and ensuring proper hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and water connections.
- Install, calibrate, and maintain robots and auxiliary equipment (thermolators, hot runner controllers, etc.).
- Troubleshoot processes and halt production when nonconforming material is identified.
- Support Process Engineers with process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform mold cleaning, dry ice blasting, and apply release agents as required.
- Coach and provide technical guidance to technicians and support staff.
- Coordinate with scheduling, materials, quality, and other teams to meet production goals.
- Maintain accurate documentation in Raypro, MES, SAP, and related systems.
- Support 5S, SMED, ATOMS, CI, and OpEx initiatives.
- Work overtime as needed.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience as an injection mold setter and Process Technician with multi-shot injection molding.
- Hands-on experience with molding hygroscopic and non-hygroscopic resins.
- Experience with RJG eDART System. Master Molder I & II certification a plus.
- Experience with ERP and MES Systems.
Skills
- Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for multi-shot injection molding.
- Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding, assembly, part design, and tooling.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- High level of interpersonal skills to coach team members; effective verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of 5S and SMED philosophy.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work weekends and overtime when necessary.
- Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including handling confidential information appropriately.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
- Standing, bending, lifting, twisting, and walking on a cement floor daily.
- Ability to visually inspect parts with accuracy
- Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.
We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Our benefit plan includes:
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Education Reimbursement
- Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Program
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Consumerism Card w/ Telemedicine Coverage
- Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverages
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization