Process and Set Up Technician (3rd Shift)

About the Company:

Our client is a leader in the Plastic Injection Molding industry specializing in Medical Device and other custom manufactured parts.

About the Role:

We are currently looking for a 3rd Shift Set up / Process Technician for the New Port Richey, FL location.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule attainment
• Data / paperwork
• Mold protection
• Develop processes for new molds to optimum parameters and specifications.
• Work with customers and program managers on site to develop processes and attain approval for products.
• Working knowledge and understanding of scientific molding practices.
• Working knowledge of the moisture analyzer equipment.
• Read and understand part drawings.
• Ensure active production molds are functioning correctly and producing good product throughout the day.
• Install mold and all auxiliary equipment necessary for production to perform at peak operating levels.
• Recognize and rectify any issues within the set up process.
• Set process parameters based on approved process sheet information.
• Demonstrate proper purging methods for material changes.
• Demonstrate the ability of performing decouple processing techniques.
• Demonstrate processing skills to achieve quality parts, optimized cycle times and scrap minimization.
• Encourage and train machine operators on the necessities of their current molding operations.
• Recognize and report safety issues.
• Maintain work area cleanliness.
• Execute and maintain scheduling due dates.
• Always maintain mold protection set points to minimum operating values.
• Develop and document optimum parameters.
• Back up Senior Process Engineer as necessary.
• Execute and comply with IQMS and ISO systems / standards.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to install and program robotics and end of arm tooling.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in working at fast pace, high change environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of scientific molding techniques.
• Ability to successfully communicate the tasks required of the assigned molding jobs to the Operators.
• Possess vast knowledge of functions, controls and risks of the molding machine.
• Possess a vast knowledge of processing skills.
• Possess knowledge of a vast array of engineering grade resins and their characteristics.
• Ability to work with operators, supervisors, material handlers, QA.