Process Technician Molding

About the Role

This is a fixed-term contract position projected to last 9 months. It is an onsite role requiring the team member to be present for all scheduled workdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare molds / molding press for production operation, including set-up, clean-up, conditioning runs, and eccentricity checks.
• Perform or assist with molding press line clears as required.
• Perform and/or assist with mold changes on all types of molding presses.
• Install, remove, deliver, retrieve, and transport molds and other associated machinery and equipment, ensuring adequate materials and equipment are at the required location for safe, effective, and efficient work.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve, relieve operators, apply solutions, and ensure processes operate within predetermined control parameters. This includes making adjustments within allowable limits, evaluating operator techniques, and evaluating materials for acceptable products.
• Apply mold release or CO2 cleaning as required or requested, ensuring processes operate within predetermined control parameters for highest quality.
• Use Infinity software to monitor flange or web thickness data.
• Work with mold cleaning to optimize tasks such as: length of time between mold cleaning, the best type of surface preparation for each mold and product, and to work on faster mold changeovers.
• Initiate & write Tooling Repair Request when pins, bushings, mold, or mold cavity need to be replaced.
• Mix proper silicone spray when required for specific formulations.
• Assist Engineering and Maintenance as requested.
• Operate Forklifts.
• Perform other work assignments as directed by the Area Manager.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules, diagrams, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as required.
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Able to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Infinity software
• Tooling Repair Request
• Silicone spray
• Forklifts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to wear and use a full-face respirator.
• Stand and walk for 12 hours per shift.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Frequent bilateral grip/grasp and manual dexterity work required.
• Frequent bending and twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling, and working at elevated heights and in confined spaces as required by the job.
• Must be able to tolerate industrial odors, heat and high temperatures, and smells on a frequent basis.