Skilled Trade - Injection Molding Process Technician

The Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Injection Molding process in a fast-paced medical manufacturing environment. This position reports to the Process Engineering Technician Supervisor and is part of the Plastics Manufacturing Engineering Team located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: • Working independently on processes and troubleshooting current production issues relating to molded part quality. Monitoring and reporting issues with the injection molding process; responsible for completing daily standard work to maintain current processing and quality. • Documenting new and existing processes; Perform DOE and establish new processing windows for plastic parts. • Provide technical communication to other process technicians, operators, and other molding personnel. Maintain process documentation to ensure that parts meet company and part print expectations. The essential requirements of the job include: • High school diploma or GED • 3+ years of experience operating injection molding process equipment It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: • Formal education, regular seminar attendance, or RJG Master Molder I Certification or Associate Degree in a related injection molding technical

These are the Primary Functions of a Process Tech. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: · Receives adjustment priorities from the Shift Supervisor. · Responsible for meeting and maintaining quality standards set by Q.A. Dept. · Sets up machines with standard cycle time for production. · Responsible for required adjustments needed to fulfill the product specification requirements such as weight, color distribution, and cycle times. · Setup molds as required by production schedule. · Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions. · Check and maintain quality of the product being produced by identifying acceptable and non-acceptable product. · Work independently from verbal and/or written instructions from the Shift Supervisor. · Answer machine alarms as they occur and address the root cause. · Communicate with off-going/on-coming technicians. · Documenting ending cycle process parameter and any tool issues as appropriate. · The ability to monitor the process and show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues. REQUIREMENTS: Education required: High school diploma or equivalent required Experience: Must have at least 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position, including Injection Molding or Injection Blow Molding. Skills/Qualifications: · Ability to speak, read, and write English. · Knowledge of plastic processing and trouble shooting. · Basic math skills. · Basic computer skills. · Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to use basic hand tools. · Possess good hand-eye coordination with manual dexterity. · Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics. · Must possess own tools required on the technician tool list · Teamwork-cooperative and respectful of all employees/department. · Initiative – self-motivated. · Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and its environment. · Good communication/teaching and interpersonal skills.