Process Technician

Currently searching for an experienced Process Technician with experience in injection molding for the automotive industry. Must be familiar with injected technical parts and technical plastic injection.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Start-up and shutdown of molding equipment in accordance with procedures.
* Change molds in 500 to 1500Tm injection molding machines in accordance with the production schedule.
* Change of material. Understands the different materials used in the plant.
* Ensures proper electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic connections for molds.
* Change robot end of arm tooling. Can resolve robot issues.
* Ensure product conformity to quality standard upon start up and during production. Can resolve product quality issues.
* Perform machine and robot functions related to change overs.
* Document all molding set-up and support recording of downtime.
* Prepare molds and/or fixtures for storage at the completion of a production run.
* Notifies manufacturing supervisor and/or maintenance of downtime issues.
* Tags tools/fixtures according to the tool repair and maintenance work order procedure.
* Keeps the manufacturing supervisor advised of recurring problems existing in the production area.
* Troubleshoots process-related concerns while adhering to set-up documentation to maintain consistent quality and production requirements.
* Identify product or process defects in molding and assembly.
* Performs duties as an operator, material handler, or back-up manufacturing supervisor when requested by maintenance engineer or manufacturing supervisor.
* Provides and assists in giving direction to production employees regarding work assignments.
* Practices good housekeeping techniques in keeping all areas of responsibility clean, organized, safe, and hazard free.
REQUIREMENTS:
* High school diploma or equivalent preferably with vocational education training in skilled trades or other related discipline.
* 2-4 years of experience working with injection molding machine setup and processing.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
* Must complete new employee orientation and quality systems overview training in addition to any training identified by department management.
* Must have the ability to conduct root cause analysis and present alternative solutions and make repairs and/or adjustments to correct problems.
* Ability to make informed decisions to satisfy internal and external customers.