Process Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in plant production and quality assurance while maintaining processes & maximizing machine performance, safety, and quality

Efficient mold/machine set-ups

Optimizing the use of automation

Assist in mold changeovers and preventative maintenance, as required

Conducts mold/machine/material testing, as required

Maintains a safe work environment

Provide ongoing technical support to plant operations to ensure safety, productivity, quality and delivery performance for the plant

Support Plant EIPs (Earnings Improvement Program)

Complete machine start-ups, as mold changes are completed, including submitting start-up parts to QC for inspection

Adjust processes as required to maintain dimensions to specifications

Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of the molding process, molding equipment, molding materials and mold tooling

Ability to react to situations in a timely manner and be flexible with people and operational assets

Troubleshoot operating and related process equipment and recommend solutions. Must have good problem-solving and reasoning skills

Evaluate design proposals and implementation

Maintain process documentation.

Compile and evaluate test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process and material specifications.

Be able to read mold prints

Be creative, organized self-starter that can work with little or no supervision

Requires good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a cooperative environment.

Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and good manufacturing practices.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision

Strong critical thinking skills

Fluent in English, with the ability to read, write and communicate

Must be able to work safely in a manufacturing environment