Process Technician

Looking for a home with the Culture that appreciates you become part of the WPI Family! We are adding to our team and looking for an experienced Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician for our 2nd and 3rd Shift. Our Process Technician performs molding machine startups and corrects non-conformance's using scientific molding and root-cause analysis techniques. Additionally, the Process Technician installs, removes, and troubleshoots simple to complex plastic injection molds using various tools in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Duties

• Complete daily cycle checklist to ensure safe and efficient operation of complex injection molding equipment
• May have to assist with mold sets of injection molding equipment
• Complete line clearance following color changes
• Respond to machine alarms
• Monitor, audit, and provide guidance to line operators
• Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel
• Assist with machine efficiency
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

I. Education and certifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Required: Certified RJG Master Molder or AIM Molding 1
• Preferred: AIM Molding 2

II. Work experience

• Required: Experience performing mold setups or similar work using tools and machinery related to plastic injection molding
• Required: 5+ years’ processing injection molding machines and creating efficiencies

III. Job skills

• Strong Hands-On injection molding processing and troubleshooting ability using scientific approach
• Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with Plastics Injection molding machines
• Experience of Multi-Shot molding, automated color blending and central material drying
• Experience with engineering grade materials
• Ability to work under limited supervision, to self-initiate activities and to work within time limits.
• Proficiency using shop monitoring systems for proper assignment of various codes, mold cavitation, etc.
• Ability to communicate root cause issues and actions being implemented
• Relentless continuous improvement driver
• Availability: work shift overtime and possible weekends
• “Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future.”